Husbandry Technician 2, Beagles

Description

The Marshall Farm’s animal care program is enhanced through flexibility in job function. Many employees are cross trained in different functional areas. The degree of cross-training for a given person in various functional areas may be partial or complete, depending on the needs of the business, and may therefore be documented on an individual skill basis.

This position is Mon - Fri with rotating weekends. 

Pay grade is N3 $18.27 - $27.41/Hour 

Duties Include:

• Perform technical duties that relate to breeding, birthing, animal health and shipping. Some examples of these are vaccinating, tattooing, treating, neonatal care acclimating animals for order requirements and minor procedures.
• Move and regroup animals as directed by the coordinator in an accurate and expeditious manner.
• Socialize animals to help them become accustomed to procedures that would normally be performed in a research laboratory environment.
• Use proper animal handling techniques while noting and reporting animal morbidity issues.
• Other duties as specified by management
• Make observations regarding animal health and communicate what they observe to their coordinator. 
• This position will require some barrier work, along with working with cats and mongrels as needed. 

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED

This position may require the individual to have certain vaccines such as Flu or Covid. 

Competency Requirements:

Individual is capable of effectively and consistently performing essential tasks and operating all equipment in a safe and proper manner. 

Leadership Requirements:

Individual will contribute to a productive and professional environment by setting a positive example and demonstrating enthusiasm, diligence, and ethical behavior and by taking responsibility for ones’ actions and challenging oneself to continually improve.

Work Conditions:

Conditions are often hot and humid, with frequent animal contact. Work area has a high level of noise. Earplugs are required. Duties are performed primarily on 1st shift with varying extended hours.

Physical Requirement:

Work is physically demanding with a requirement to lift animals. Position may require operation of motorized buggy. 

Mental Requirement:

Individual is capable of effectively receiving, understanding and applying written and oral instructions.

The Benefits of Being a Part of the Marshall Family 

Our benefit package is an important element of the over-all experience we offer our employees.  

Full-time employees receive: 

• 100% company-paid medical and dental insurance for employees, spouses, and eligible dependents, or a generous opt-out if you already have coverage elsewhere. 
• Generous time off benefits starting at 3 weeks/year. 
• 401(k) retirement savings plan – 100% match on the first 5% of contributions with 100% vesting (must be 18 or older to participate) 
• Enriched Short-Term disability benefits and Long-Term disability insurance. 
• Profit Sharing contribution of 10% of your annualized salary 
• Life Insurance at 4x your annual base (up to a max. of $200,000) 
• Boot allowance (excludes office employees) 
• $500 bonus for employee referrals 

About Marshall Farms Group, Ltd.

Our mission is to help improve the lives of people and pets. When you join our family, you will have a significant impact on fulfilling this mission by supporting our ability to provide animals and related services to the top research organizations across the globe – aiding their lifesaving biomedical and veterinary research. In addition, we leverage our extensive breeding experience as a preferred supplier to detection dog training programs; and are the leading provider of Pet Ferrets. Over the last 80 years we have grown from a local to a global company, but we haven't lost our family feel and employee-centric focus.

Marshall Farms Group, LTD is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.