Laboratory Technician

World West Sire Services is a custom collection facility located 6 miles south of Laurel, MT. We are lucky enough to work alongside some of the finest seedstock operations in the country as well as overseas. We have a fierce commitment to practicing excellent customer service and pride ourselves in creating opportunities for enthusiastic, hard-working individuals. We strive to be the "Home Away From Home For The World's Greatest Beef Bulls!"

We have a position available for a well-motivated laboratory and production technician to form part of our team and assist in all areas of the collection process, the storage and distribution of bovine semen, and day-to-day customer service and office tasks. Full time position available, which will include some evenings and early mornings. Agriculture experience and/or education is preferred but not necessary, we invite people with a variety of backgrounds to apply if interested in the cattle and agriculture industry. We will provide on-site training and offer a competitive hourly rate based on education and experience. Some hours are flexible depending on the time of year, but applicants should bear in mind they will be required to work longer hours during breeding season (February through May).

Responsibilities may include:

• Preparation and assembly of collection equipment
• Disinfection of collection equipment
• Support of collection team during collection
• Commitment to team work AND ability to work independently
• Assist in semen processing and storage
• Use critcal thinking throughout processing to ensure accuracy
• Analyzing a variety of information and data in order to make decisions
• Prepare orders ready for shipment
• Monitor incoming and outgoing shipper tanks
• Tank inventory
• Understand and uphold bio-security procedures
• Follow strict hygiene protocols, keep all laboratory areas clean and tidy
• Assist customers in person and over the phone
• Data entry and use of numerous spreadsheets and our inventory website

Education/Experience/Skills:

• RELIABLE, HARD-WORKING, AND DETAIL ORIENTED.
• Approachable, good attitude, friendly, enjoys interacting with customers and teammates
• High School Graduate or higher
• Basic computer skills – Ability to use Word and Excel
• Interest in agriculture, bovine, animal science
• Ability to lift 50lbs
• Ability to stand for long periods of time and withstand a variety of temperatures
• Excellent organizational skills and dedication to keeping areas clean and tidy
• Positive attitude and good at problem-solving

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Work Location: In person

Salary : $20