Cobb Senior Lab Specialist - Cobb Vantress Lab

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Tyson Foods
Cobb – Senior Lab Specialist - Cobb Vantress Lab
in
Siloam Springs
Arkansas
Successful applicants for this position must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Vaccine verification will be required by October 1, 2021 for Corporate based team members and by November 1, 2021 for Plant and Warehousing based team members.
Los solicitantes seleccionados para este puesto deben estar completamente vacunados contra el COVID-19 como condición de empleo. La verificación de la vacuna se requerirá para el 1 de octubre de 2021 para los compañeros de equipo con base en la sede (corporativa) de la empresa y para el 1 de noviembre de 2021 para los compañeros de equipo en las plantas y almacenes.
Job Details:
SUMMARY: This position is responsible for various day-to-day tasks in the laboratory including the processing of avian (poultry) blood or other tissues, poultry house and hatchery environmental samples; preparation of media and solutions according to written instructions; specimen preparation, log-in, and documentation of test results; equipment maintenance, calibration and minor adjustments or repairs; maintenance of accurate supply inventories. Organizational and neat work skills, the ability to work independently or in a team, and effective communication with peers, supervisors and customers are essential to this position. The Senior Lab Specialist 2 must be able to utilize all safety-related personal protective equipment as recommended by safety data sheets for any materials used in the laboratory. Critical skills also include the knowledge of and the ability to execute aseptic and sterilization techniques to keep materials, equipment, reagents and facilities free from contamination with microscopic organisms. Testing procedures used in the Cobb-Vantress laboratory include serological assays (blood testing), microbiological tests (bacteria and virus work), and molecular level (DNA and RNA) assays.
REQUIREMENTS:
Education: Experienced position requiring advanced knowledge. Typically requires a high school diploma and 4 years of experience.
Experience: Two years plus of related laboratory experience
Computer Skills: Keyboard skills. Intermediate skills with Microsoft Office and various web-based programs.
Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Supervisory: None
Travel: None
Biosecurity:
When visiting bio secure environments, showering before entering the facilities is required. The lab jobsite may require showering when leaving the facility. Appropriate clothing and footwear is provided by the Company. Must sign an agreement to avoid any avian species (chickens, ducks, birds). The Company Animal Welfare Policy must be followed at all times.
Physical:
Must use safe lifting techniques. While performing the duties of this job, the team member is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to handle objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms, balance, stoop; talk, hear, and visually inspect results. The team member must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. While handling specimens, nitrile gloves and safety glasses must be worn. The team member may be exposed to standard laboratory chemicals.
Successful applicants must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Vaccine verification will be required by October 1, 2021 for Corporate based team members and by November 1, 2021 for facility-based team members.
During the current Pandemic (2020), all Team Members will be required to wear company issued facial coverings. Training will be provided to each Team Member specific to their job and their facility location in addition to signing an acknowledgement form they understand these expectations.
It is considered an essential function of each job for a Team Member to wear the company issued facial coverings. If a Team Member indicates they will not wear the mask, they will not be considered for the position in which they are applying or any position that requires the facial covering. If a Team Member has a medical condition or disability that prevents them from wearing the mask, Cobb will engage in an interactive process to determine whether a reasonable accommodation can be provided that addresses the safety concerns associated with the Pandemic and allow the Team Member to perform the essential functions of the job.
Work Shift:
1ST SHIFT (United States of America)
Hourly Applicants ONLY -You must complete the task after submitting your application to provide additional information to be considered for employment.
Tyson is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, national origin, color, religion, age, genetics, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status.
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Successful applicants for this position must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Vaccine verification will be required by October 1, 2021 for Corporate based team members and by November 1, 2021 for all other team members.
The vaccines against COVID-19 are free for new hires and are accompanied by a cash incentive for eligible non-corporate based hires. Readily available at select sites.
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We strive to be a talent magnet to establish a reputation for being a talent rich organization where team members can grow their career while growing the business.
We are a high performing organization where team members are rewarded (Pay, Benefits and Recognition) for their contributions, and given the opportunity to support and/or volunteer with programs that help Cobb-Vantress make a lasting social impact in the communities where we live and work.
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