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  • Laboratory Technician

    Pilgrim's (Athens, GA)



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    Description

    Description: Pilgrim’s is the second largest poultry producer in the United States producing nearly

    1 out of every 5 chickens. With that comes a significant responsibility to produce safe, wholesome

     

    products. Therefore, Pilgrim’s is committed to food safety and the reduction of foodborne

     

    pathogens across our vertically integrated business. In this part time position, there will be

    opportunities to assist with many of the innovative food safety research projects being conducted by

    Pilgrim’s to improve and lead poultry food safety. More specifically, these research projects focus

     

    on the industry applications of novel pre-harvest and post-harvest interventions aimed to reduce

    pathogen loads, and therefore, ultimately reduce consumer risk of foodborne illness related to

    chicken consumption. Involvement in hands-on microbiological laboratory experience ranging from

     

    the basics, like setting Petrifilm™, to working with advanced molecular technologies, such as PCR.

     

    Additionally, exposure to the poultry business, both at the plant level and the live production level,

     

    will be provided for a better understanding of the poultry business as a whole.

    Responsibilities: Duties include:

    • On farm or in the processing plant collection of samples.

    • Prepares medias, reagents and solutions required for tests.

    • Performs laboratory tests according to prescribed standards.

    • Starts and operates laboratory equipment and instruments.

    • Cleans laboratory equipment, glassware, supplies, and lab as needed for projects.

    • Recording, analyzing and reporting of project results.

    • Assisting with project summaries and write-ups, including possible publications.

    • Other duties as assigned.

    Requirements and/or Qualifications:

    • Education: Poultry Science, Food Science, Animal Science, or Pre-Vet student; completion

    of courses in biology, microbiology, animal science, and/or statistics preferred

    • Experience and/or Expertise: Microbiology laboratory experience preferred, particularly

     

    with the pathogens Salmonella and/or Campylobacter.

     

    • Difficulty of Duties: Ability to work independently at times after receiving proper technical

     

    training.

     

    • Computer Skills: Basic knowledge of computer systems and Microsoft Office products

     

    including Excel.

     

    • Availability: Willingness to occasionally work outside of normal business hours, may

     

    require availability during nights and weekends.

     

    Managerial Duties: None

     

    Position Reports To: Laboratory Manager (Research Manager Assistance)

     

    EOE, including disability/vets.

     


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