Research Technician

PILMICO ANIMAL NUTRITION CORPORATION, is a subsidiary of Pilmico Foods Corporation wholly owned by Aboitiz Equity Ventures Inc. We provide customers with high quality feeds for aqua, hogs, poultry as well as customized solutions for large farm accounts.

Since we started in 1998, we have grown and diversified to include swine and layer operations in Tarlac.

Our swine and layer farms employ advanced production systems, with automated feeding and drinking systems. Climate control is achieved in the barns through tunnel ventilation and evaporative cooling system. Our swine genetic program and pullet source selection on the other hand, ensures that we only produce quality market hogs and layers. Strict biosecurity measures are also in place to protect the animals from bacterial and viral disease exposure.

As a total solutions provider, we aim to become a one-stop shop that offers quality feeds, technical support, and a growing range of fresh & quality meats & eggs products. We do this through our four-pillar Diamond Program which consists of: 1) good breeding & genetics, 2) complete healthcare 3) sound management and 4) excellent nutrition & feeding.

Job Description

1. Implements and monitors feeding trial protocol for Swine.

   • Monitors or gather data and keeps record of the following:

     • daily feed consumption

     • daily inventory of feed and trial animals

     • daily mortalities

     • daily temperature readings

     • Weight of the animals during weighting periods

     • other pertinent data (number of medicated animals, vaccination given, etc.)

2. Forecasts and coordinates the delivery of trial feeds.

3. Implements biosecurity measures and SOPs of the farm.

4. Attests the weighing of trial animals and ensure accuracy

5. Records all data and observations that may affect feeding trials.

6. Maintains record for all monitored activities during the operations.

Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture Major in Animal Science or Animal Husbandry. 

Experience:

• Preferably with prior experience in swine farm operations or research but fresh graduates with utmost desire to learn and do research work are also welcome.

Licenses:

• Board passer in Agriculture

Other Requirements:

• Willingness to stay in the farm for at least a month without going home.

Additional Information

Physical Effort

• Generally light work that requires little physical effort but may also need physical effort during weighing of pigs and leftover feeds.

Working Conditions and Hazards:

• Normal swine farm environment