Description:

Description\:

The Person employed in this job will assist with Animal Care and performance of testing at the Candler Poultry Center and be support and secondary planner/scheduler.

As an employee of Boehringer Ingelheim, you will actively contribute to the discovery, development and delivery of our products to our patients and customers. Our global presence provides opportunity for all employees to collaborate internationally, offering visibility and opportunity to directly contribute to the companies' success. We realize that our strength and competitive advantage lie with our people. We support our employees in a number of ways to foster a healthy working environment, meaningful work, diversity and inclusion, mobility, networking and work-life balance. Our competitive compensation and benefit programs reflect Boehringer Ingelheim's high regard for our employees.

Duties & Responsibilities\:

• Caring for birds (feed, water, air).

• Vaccinate, bleed, and assist in necropsies of birds with veterinarians. Includes entry of test information in LIMS system or other data systems.

• Cleaning of isolation units or test cages.

• Reporting of daily observations of birds.

• Reporting of any equipment failure. All areas are maintained and work area clean and orderly

• Proper use of all safety procedures and Record keeping skills

• Be support and secondary planner/scheduler including management, implementation, and documentation of Avian QC safety and potency testing to meet serial release dates. Ensure compliance with USDA regulations and other regulatory agencies as required.

• Some weekend work required.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

**May not own or have contact with other birds or poultry.**

Requirements\:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.

• Associate’s Degree from an accredited institution in animal science related field preferred.

• Five-plus (5+) years of experience working with animals preferred.

• Three-plus (3+) years of experience working with animals preferred.

• Experience working with poultry preferred.

• Must be conscientious, detail-oriented, self-motivated, and able to work alone.

• Must realize the importance of non-contamination process and be prepared to adhere strictly to the procedures.

• Ability to maintain good working relationships with others.

• Good communication skills.

• Excellent record keeping skills.

• Must be able to lift 70 lbs.

• Must have and maintain a clean driving record.

• Computer skills.

• Must be able to work from a ladder.

• Must be able to stand for long periods of time.

• Must be able to squat, bend, and stoop, as well as twisting and turning.

• Manual dexterity and visual acuity are important.

• Must be able to work a rotating on call schedule.

• Must be able to work a rotating weekend schedule.

• Attendance is a must.

• Must not own poultry or pet birds and not reside in the same household with someone who does.

Eligibility Requirements\:

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction.

• Must be willing to take a drug test and post-offer physical (if required).

• Must be 18 years of age or older.

Who We Are\:

At Boehringer Ingelheim we create value through innovation with one clear goal\: to improve the lives of patients. We develop breakthrough therapies and innovative healthcare solutions in areas of unmet medical need for both humans and animals. As a family owned company we focus on long term performance. We are powered by 50.000 employees globally who nurture a diverse, collaborative and inclusive culture. Learning and development for all employees is key because your growth is our growth.

Want to learn more? Visit boehringer-ingelheim.com and join us in our effort to make more health.

Boehringer Ingelheim is an equal opportunity global employer who takes pride in maintaining a diverse and inclusive culture. We embrace diversity of perspectives and strive for an inclusive environment, which benefits our employees, patients and communities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to a person’s actual or perceived race, including natural hairstyles, hair texture and protective hairstyles; color; creed; religion; national origin; age; ancestry; citizenship status, marital status; gender, gender identity or expression; sexual orientation, mental, physical or intellectual disability, veteran status; pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition; genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing) or any other class or characteristic protected by applicable law.