· Process poultry samples for bacterial and viral disease screening utilizing various laboratory techniques, including qPCR, ELISA testing, and bacterial and viral cultures· Maintain accurate records of laboratory results and processes, including adequate and timely performance of equipment maintenance and calibration· Assist in the transition to a new database for recording of laboratory inventory, sample tracking, and results, including the documentation and implementation of new SOPs· Train new technicians in good laboratory practices and efficient data entry workflows in a fluid work environment

· Care for pedigree broiler breeder lines with a focus on optimum fertility, egg production, and egg and chick quality· Manage and train a team of caretakers to maximize output of adequate product in agreement with requisite safety protocols· Cultivate a bio-secure environment guaranteeing the welfare of pedigree lines and preventing the re-occurrence of parasites· Assist with vaccination of broiler breeder lines

· Utilize bioinformatics software for data analysis and filtering of SNPs in genome-wide studies of the stress response in Japanese quail· Complete gene expression analysis research of hexosamine biosynthesis pathway activity in broilers affected by woody breast and white striping myopathies · Maintain LMH cell lines through cell culture· Perform viral passage of fowl adenovirus through LMH cell lines

· Adhere to veterinary protocol while ensuring the health and well-being of various species of live animals, including avians, reptiles, rodents, and aquatic animals· Assist customers with quick, courteous, and knowledgeable service on a wide variety of animal products with a focus on adequate animal nutrition· Provide guidance and training to coworkers as needed

· Prepare and set up judging rings for poultry judging class· Assist with judging and physiology lessons· Lead students through lab dissections· Care for pullets, broilers, and chicks

· Embryonic research· Organize and sort large sets of data, utilizing both R and Excel· Communicate applicable research results to leadership for further use and analyses

· Care for pullets and laying hens with a focus on efficient egg production· Oversee operations in production, processing, storage, and transport of eggs· Manage numerous workers to ensure safe and efficient execution of daily workload· Monitor compliance with USDA and FDA welfare, health, and safety protocols in all aspects of production and processing· Provide hands-on assistance in all operations to maintain maximum efficiency

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