Lab Packing Technician
STgenetics
Lab Packing Technician
STgenetics
Posted 3 months ago
Full Time
Marysville, Ohio
In Person
Smart Summary
Responsibilities
The technician is responsible for counting, packaging, and preparing semen and embryo straws for delivery to customers. This includes maintaining laboratory cleanliness, monitoring liquid nitrogen levels, and ensuring accurate record-keeping of inventory.
Qualifications
You have a high school diploma, with a technical diploma or Associate's degree in a related science field preferred. You possess basic computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word, and can perform tasks requiring standing for extended periods and lifting up to 45 lbs.
Must Have Skills for ATS
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Word
Job Description
POSITION SUMMARY
Process straws to be delivered to customers, including counting, packaging into appropriate containers, and preparation of shipping tanks.
STgenetics® is the worldwide leader in Sexed Semen and Embryo production. ST is well known around the globe as one of the top sources for assistance in locating and exporting quality semen, embryos, and livestock from the United States. ST through the experience of its staff specializes in helping find quality livestock, semen, and embryos for placement domestically and internationally.
RESPONSIBILITIES / DUTIES
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified candidates will receive consideration for all positions without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.
STgenetics® is not currently accepting unsolicited resumes from search firms. Regardless of past practice, all resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at STgenetics® via-email, the Internet or directly to hiring managers at STgenetics® in any form without a valid written agreement in place for that specific position will be deemed the sole property of STgenetics®. As a result, no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by STgenetics®.
Process straws to be delivered to customers, including counting, packaging into appropriate containers, and preparation of shipping tanks.
STgenetics® is the worldwide leader in Sexed Semen and Embryo production. ST is well known around the globe as one of the top sources for assistance in locating and exporting quality semen, embryos, and livestock from the United States. ST through the experience of its staff specializes in helping find quality livestock, semen, and embryos for placement domestically and internationally.
RESPONSIBILITIES / DUTIES
- Adhere to all health, safety, and environment policies, procedures, and requirements for the facility and laboratory equipment.
- Adhere to SOP’s instructions on laboratory biosecurity and cleanliness, and straw packaging.
- Ensure that straws are not exposed to undesired temperatures.
- Ensure proper labelling and identification of consumables, samples, and records.
- Ensure that all records, electronic and hand-written, are complete and accurate.
- Ensure that equipment used for straw packaging are maintained in proper working condition. Perform regular maintenance, calibration and minor troubleshooting as required.
- Ensure that all necessary supplies for straw packaging are available. Resupply working area and communicate ordering needs to laboratory management as needed.
- Organize hold and shipping (order) tanks according to tank availability, production level and logistics, expected pick-up dates, and quarantine requirements (if applicable).
- Verify/create tank maps and/or tank packing slips as required.
- Verify number of straws and reconcile with production records.
- Label/tab canes used for packaging.
- Package straws into goblets, racks or other containers according to requirements. Use automated packaging equipment if available/required.
- Verify and record any issues with straw quality including print quality, seal or plug defects, and inconsistent/incorrect fill volume.
- Inform laboratory management (or responsible party) of any count discrepancies and/or quality issues before final numbers are recorded on inventory allocation.
- Separate and store straws for quality control if required.
- Package shipping tanks and sign-off documentation. Archive signed documentation from picked-up tanks.
- Monitor liquid nitrogen level of handling, holding, and shipping tanks. Fill liquid nitrogen cylinders and tanks as required.
- Maintain workstations clean and organized. Clean equipment, countertops, cabinets and drawers according to routine specified by laboratory management. Remove trash and clean floors as required.
- Perform other miscellaneous tasks as determined by shift leaders or laboratory management.
- High school diploma. Technical diploma or Associates Degree in biology, biochemistry, biotechnology, or laboratory sciences related fields preferred.
- Able to communicate in an effective and professional way.
- Basic computer skills and proficient knowledge in Microsoft Excel and Word.
- Able to work standing up most of the time and to lift and carry objects up to 45 lbs
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified candidates will receive consideration for all positions without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.
STgenetics® is not currently accepting unsolicited resumes from search firms. Regardless of past practice, all resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at STgenetics® via-email, the Internet or directly to hiring managers at STgenetics® in any form without a valid written agreement in place for that specific position will be deemed the sole property of STgenetics®. As a result, no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by STgenetics®.
STgenetics
Located in Navasota, Texas, STgenetics® is making the world greener, more sustainable and profitable. By improving herd genetics through science and technology, we believe that the best way to predict the future is to create it, while feeding the world with our passion for the beef and dairy industries.
STgenetics® innovative genetics and programs are marketed through 8 wholly owned subsidiaries in Canada, Brazil, Australia, New Zealand, India, UK, France and China and 130 distributors globally. It also has 44 owned and licensed gender-sorted semen laboratories in 19 countries.
The company is consistently challenging the industry’s status-quo through science, research and technology development. Many of its established and latest innovations including Ultraplus™, Ultraplus High Purity™, EcoFeed®, Chromosomal Mating®, Vision+™, ULTRAFertility™, Beef Add On™ and FarmFit® are helping to revolutionize the beef and dairy industries. This STgenetics® Integrated Approach to management combines cutting edge genetics, innovation driven programs and gender-sorted semen to aid farmers in advancing their genetic progress while attaining herd goals.
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