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Animal Husbandry Specialist II, Avian Incubation and Husbandry
Animal Husbandry Specialist II, Avian Incubation and HusbandryColossal Biosciences • Dallas, Iowa, USA
Animal Husbandry Specialist II, Avian Incubation and Husbandry

Animal Husbandry Specialist II, Avian Incubation and Husbandry

Colossal Biosciences • Dallas, Iowa, USA
4 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

The Animal Husbandry Specialist II Aviculture serves as a member of the Animal Husbandry Team to provide the highest level of care and welfare for the animals under Colossals oversight. The Aviculture Team cares for a diverse collection of bird species including both exotics and domestic. The focus of this role is on incubation hatching and hand rearing of bird species but will also include husbandry of adult birds as well. This position reports to the Manager of Animal Husbandry and works closely with Colossals Head of Animal Husbandry.

  • This position will be based out of the Dallas area with 10% travel required. Relocation assistance is available.

Duties and Responsibilities :

  • Primarily responsible for the incubation hatching and hand-rearing of a variety of bird species.
  • Perform daily husbandry for a large and diverse collection of birds in a team environment.
  • Maintain animal habitats and support areas husbandry equipment and tools.
  • Closely monitor and document animal behavior health and wellbeing recording these in the record keeping system and reporting issues to leadership.
  • Create environments that promote successful breeding and optimal welfare for bird species.
  • Assist veterinary and research staff with medical exams procedures and treatments.
  • Stay up to date on developments in aviculture by researching industry best practices and networking with industry professionals.
  • Develop training and enrichment plans and schedules for Colossal species.
  • Prepare diets for bird species.
  • Required Skills and Abilities :

  • Expertise in avian egg incubation assisted hatching and hand-rearing.
  • Strong abilities in the areas of animal handling for veterinary care.
  • Experience in avian animal care and conservation.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Practiced interpersonal and critical thinking skills.
  • Ability to thrive and work well with others in a team environment.
  • Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Strong emotional intelligence and passion for building relationships across all levels of an organization.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to function well in a growth-oriented nimble environment.
  • Education and Experience :

  • AA / AS / BA / BS in a Biological Science is preferred.
  • 2 years of experience in aviculture.
  • Previous experience with breeding exotic birds egg incubation and hand-rearing are preferred.
  • Physical Requirements :

  • Ability to perform strenuous work and lift at least 50 pounds.
  • Ability to sit stand bend and stoop.
  • Ability to work both indoors and outdoors in a typical Dallas area climate and under field conditions (heat humidity plant allergens insects etc.).
  • Ability to work weekends holidays and evenings as needed.
  • What Colossal Offers You :

  • Medical dental and vision coverage
  • Unlimited PTO and company holidays so you can rest and recharge
  • Flexible spending accounts (FSA)
  • Company matched 401k retirement plan
  • Paid parental leave up to 12 weeks
  • Education reimbursement
  • An opportunity to help us return the Earth to a healthier state
  • The team at Colossal is committed colorful passionate intelligent collaborative creative experienced scientific and world-class. That sounds like a lot to fit into one building. Thats why we are spread out in several locations that include laboratories test facilities academic institutions libraries and offices.

    Through it all however we maintain a culture of positivity hope happiness and belief that were doing something big. Something Colossal.

    Colossal is proud to be an equal employment opportunity workplace. We welcome people from all backgrounds as well as celebrate and support diversity. We are committed to providing an inclusive environment of mutual respect that is free from discrimination and harassment so everyone can thrive.

    EEO is the Law

    Search Firm Representatives : Colossal does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms. No fees will be paid for a hired candidate where no pre-existing agreement is in place. We handle most recruitment in-house.

    Colossal is proud to be named a Best Place to Work by BuiltIn for 3 years in a row across multiple categories inand 2025 :

  • #1 on the 50 Best Startups to Work For in Dallas in 2023!
  • 100 Best Midsize Places to Work in Dallas in 2024 & 2025
  • 100 Best Places to Work in Dallas TX (All Size Employers) in 2024 & 2025
  • Built In 2025 Award Lists

    Great Place to Work Certification Page

    Most Loved Workplace Certification Page - Proud to be certified as a most loved workplace including : most loved CEO most loved workplaces for LGBTQ most loved workplaces for women and most loved workplaces for young professionals.

    Newsweeks Most Loved Workplaces 2024 Award List - Excited to be amongst the winners of Newsweeks 2024 Most Loved Workplaces!

    Required Experience :

    IC

    Key Skills

    Sales Experience,Crane,Customer Service,Communication skills,Heavy Equipment Operation,Microsoft Word,Case Management,OSHA,Team Management,Catheterization,Microsoft Outlook Calendar,EHS

    Employment Type : Full Time

    Experience : years

    Vacancy : 1

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