Animal Husbandry Technician

Work Schedule First Shift (Days) Environmental Conditions Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.), Various outside weather conditions Job Description Environmental Conditions Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.), Various outside weather conditions Job Description At Thermo Fisher Scientific, you'll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our growing team in bringing our Mission to life

• to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer.

We provide our teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while taking science a step beyond through research, development and delivery of life-changing therapies.

Location:

Benson, VT Shift:

Tuesday/Wednesday 7-4:30, Thursday/Friday 7-4 pm Saturday 7-10 Our work in specialty diagnostics

• from providing diagnostic assays and instruments to clinical monitoring across disease stages
• improves the diagnosis and management of blood cancers and immune system disorders. Your determination to put patients at the heart of every decision will improve health outcomes that people and communities depend on
• now and in the future.

The Binding Site, part of Thermo Fisher Scientific, is a global leader in specialty diagnostics that provides diagnostic assays and instruments to improve the diagnosis and management of blood cancers and immune system disorders. The Binding Site Freelite® offering is widely recommended for multiple myeloma diagnosis and monitoring across all stages of the disease by major clinical guideline publications. In addition, The Binding Site is an active and influential contributor to the broader scientific community. To find out more visit https://www.thermofisher.com/bindingsite. Location/Division Specific Information The Binding Site VT specializes in the production of polyclonal antibodies, primarily in sheep, and is a subsidiary of a larger diagnostic company based in England. We currently have a full-time, 40-hour position available for an Animal Husbandry Technician on our USDA registered sheep farm and laboratory in Benson, VT.

Discover Impactful Work:

This full time role will participate in and carry out all aspects of animal husbandry and welfare across both sites. They will be required to work both independently and as a team to meet the demands of animal welfare/husbandry across two farms and will ensure that the welfare is maintained to a high standard at all times. They'll need to follow treatment policies and ensure they are up to date with current standard process. All of their work is carried out in accordance with

USDA, IACUC

protocol, animal welfare act, health and safety, and animal welfare procedures and guidelines, as well as company policies and standards. A Day in the

Life:

Carry out daily feeding regimes of all animals on the farm Routine and non-routine animal treatments Participate in animal sorting or movement Participate in herding and transfer of animals between farm sites Participate in the breeding/lambing program Assist in keeping all housing buildings to USDA standards Work in conjunction with the Attending Veterinarian, where required Ensure all records are completed daily and accurately Any other requirements regarding the welfare and maintenance of animals, housing areas, and production areas Keys to

Success:

Education High school diploma Experience 1+ year of work experience required Knowledge and experience of working with livestock preferred Knowledge and experience of breeding/lambing preferred Knowledge, Skills, Abilities Valid driving license required Excellent communication and organizational skills (written and verbal) Able to communicate at all levels Work in a team setting Ability to multitask and prioritize workloads Ability to proactively problem solve Attention to detail Work autonomously

• Physical Requirements / Work Environment Dependability, reliability, and comfortable working in any weather Must be flexible due to the unexpected nature of working with animals and on a farm Working one weekend day is needed as part of the animal feeding staff rotation Lift up to 50 pounds +
• Lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling Reaching, twisting, turning Walking on uneven, wet, slippery surfaces Benefits We offer competitive remuneration, annual incentive plan bonus, healthcare, and a range of employee benefits.

Thermo Fisher Scientific offers employment with an innovative, forward-thinking organization, and outstanding career and development prospects. We offer an exciting company culture that stands for integrity, intensity, involvement, and innovation! #AGSVT Compensation and Benefits The hourly pay range estimated for this position based in Vermont is $16.10

• 24.

16. This position may also be eligible to receive a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and/or individual performance results in accordance with company policy. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package that our U.S. colleagues and their families can count on, which includes: A choice of national medical and dental plans, and a national vision plan, including health incentive programs Employee assistance and family support programs, including commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement At least 120 hours paid time off (PTO), 10 paid holidays annually, paid parental leave (3 weeks for bonding and 8 weeks for caregiver leave), accident and life insurance, and short

• and long-term disability in accordance with company policy Retirement and savings programs, such as our competitive 401(k) U.

S. retirement savings plan Employees' Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) offers eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount For more information on our benefits, please visit: https://jobs.thermofisher.com/global/en/total-rewards Thank you for your interest as you consider starting a new career journey with us. As the world leader in serving science, our colleagues develop critical solutions through innovation—and build rewarding careers. Discover their extraordinary stories and connection to our Mission to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Their work is a story of purpose. What story will you tell? Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is the world leader in serving science, with annual revenue of more than $40 billion. Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Whether our customers are accelerating life sciences research, solving complex analytical challenges, increasing productivity in their laboratories, improving patient health through diagnostics or the development and manufacture of life-changing therapies, we are here to support them. Our global team delivers an unrivaled combination of innovative technologies, purchasing convenience and pharmaceutical services through our industry-leading brands, including Thermo Scientific, Applied Biosystems, Invitrogen, Fisher Scientific, Unity Lab Services, Patheon and PPD. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation. Thermo Fisher Scientific is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, religion, color, national or ethnic origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information, veteran status, age or disability status.