Pathology Laboratory Technician

Butterball, LLC, one of Americas most iconic brands, helps consumers celebrate Thanksgiving and every day in between. Located in the thriving Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina area, our goal is to provide a diverse array of career opportunities and paths which include our farms, processing facilities and support offices.

We are the largest producer of turkey products in the U.S., and we make a lot more than Thanksgiving turkeys. Our companys measurable growth is in no small part due to our team members in North Carolina, Arkansas, Illinois, and Missouri, who each have a seat at the table to contribute to our success

Job Summary

Performs a variety of laboratory testing and sample collection that help maintain animal well-being, product safety, and compliance with standards and regulations. Responsible for data entry, generating reports, and summarizing results in an easy to digest manner.

Key Responsibilities

Collects, receives, logs, properly stores, and properly disposes of samples for bacterial and viral

cultures. May include occasional travel to farms to collect environmental samples.

Collects culture Hatchery samples for bacteria and fungus.

Prepares media (BHI Broth, Semen Extender, Plated and Tubed Bacterial), standard solutions,

and reagents for use in testing.

Performs laboratory testing including bacterial and viral cultures, antibiotic sensitivity, food

ingredients, raw and finished food samples, environmental samples, etc. Ensures compliance with

regulations and standards regarding factors such as color, texture, nutrients, microbiological

content, etc.

Performs necropsy and fecal examination.

Enters and ensures accuracy of data and laboratory results.

Generates laboratory reports, graphs, and charts that provide useful, accurate technical

information.

Writes Pathology reports summarizing results and conclusions.

Performs routine maintenance, verification, calibration, and sanitation of lab equipment.

Rotates weekend, holiday, and emergency call duty to provide necropsy and fecal examination.

Minimum Qualifications (Educations & Experience)

3+ years of relevant experience or the knowledge, skills, and abilities to succeed in the role and a Highschool diploma, GED, or equivalent

• OR - Two Year Degree / Animal Science, Poultry, Biology, and Microbiology and 1+ year of relevant experience or the knowledge, skills, and abilities to succeed in the role

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Butterball Core Competencies

Caring about people, valuing contributions, and empowering to succeed is the Butterball Way. We

recognize the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to Butterball and seek to create an

environment where everyone can thrive. Everyone has a seat at the table and is expected to embody our

core competencies :

Safety Fir st : We put safety first. The health, safety, and well-being of our people, products, and

turkeys is everyone's responsibility and everyone's jobs.

Integrity : We trust each other to do the right thing. We act with integrity and gain the confidence

and trust of others through honesty, respect, and authenticity.

Stewardshi p : We take care of what matters. We are accountable to our commitments and take

responsibility for the well-being of our teams, our quality, our customers, our business, our brand,

and our communities. We are always answerable for our actions and those we lead.

Enthusiastic Attitudes : We create a climate where everyone feels they belong and can be

engaged, every day. Where our people are enthusiastic and motivated to do their best and work

together to make great things happen.

Continuous Improvement : We are committed to continuous improvement. We challenge

ourselves and our company to constantly learn, develop, grow, improve, and innovate.

Essential Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Working knowledge of Sterile Technique, testing methods, and instrument calibrations

Ability to learn laboratory procedures and maintain a strong attention to detail

Some experience operating laboratory equipment

Good understanding of data collection techniques and terminology

Computer skills, including Microsoft Excel, word and power point

Good organization, time-management, multi-tasking, and problem-solving skills

Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions

Ability to learn Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) Pecking Order, M- Tech

Must have NC Driver License

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Previous Animal Diagnostic Laboratory experience

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Previous Animal Diagnostic Laboratory experience

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be regularly required to stand, walk, sit,

talk, hear, reach, stoop, bend, kneel, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer,

telephone, keyboard, and occasionally lift up to or about 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities

required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, color vision and the

ability to adjust focus. Ability to operate a motor vehicle will be required.

Working Conditions & Travel Requirements

Work will be performed in a variety of conditions. Primarily in a climate-controlled office and

laboratory environment(s); occasionally in a manufacturing plant environment with varying

conditions, such as cold areas, wet areas, warm areas, chemicals, and other site conditions; and

occasionally in a farm environment including working outdoors in seasonal conditions with live

animals and at times in dusty environments. This position requires the individual to wear and work

in personal protective equipment while in the laboratory, manufacturing and farm environment.

This individual may be working around sick or diseased animals where additional precautions may

need to be taken.

The noise level of the office, laboratory and farm environment is usually moderate. The noise level

in the manufacturing environment may exceed 85 DBA and require hearing protection. Showering

in and out of farm locations may be required.

Occasional travel may be required

Disclaimer

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by

employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of what is required of personnel so

classified. Furthermore, they do not imply or establish a contract for employment and are subject to

change at the discretion of the employer.

Butterball, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to the fair and impartial treatment of all

employees and applicants for employment without regard to gender, age, race, religion, color, national

origin, physical or mental disability, military / veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and

expression, genetic information, marital status, parental status, pregnancy, or any other status protected

by law. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the

essential functions of this job.

We embrace equal opportunity employment. Butterball is committed to the fair and impartial treatment of all employees and applicants for employment without regard to gender, age, race, religion, color, national origin, physical or mental disability, military / veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information, marital status, parental status, pregnancy, or any other status protected by law.

This position is deemed Safety Sensitive for purposes of Butterballs Drug / Alcohol Screening & Testing Policy. Details will be provided to individuals who receive a conditional job offer, or upon request.