Bovine Care Technician, Canton Location

The Bovine Care Technician has a pivotal role with heightened responsibilities for caring for the Tc bovine, assisting in maintaining facilities, and ensuring the highest standards of care at all SAB Biotherapeutics pharm sites.Responsibilities: (Include but are not limited to):

• Independently execute husbandry tasks and procedures (calf care, bedding, feeding, treatments)
• Assist with routine vaccinations, monthly weights, veterinarian visits
• Assist with the maintenance of equipment and buildings (mowing, general upkeep)
• Operate equipment (skid loader, tractor, payloader) for cleaning and feeding
• Assist with executing IACUC protocols (vaccinations and plasmapheresis)
• Perform routine blood draws from Tc Bovine
• Maintain a clean environment for all animals under SAB Bio’s care.
• Collaborate with management to optimize operational efficiency and enhance overall animal welfare.
• Other duties as assigned

Education, Experience and Certifications: 

• Post-secondary education preferred, with a focus on relevant disciplines.
• Experience with equipment such as skid loader, payloader, and tractor.
• Valid driver's license with a satisfactory driving record, ability to operate a company vehicle independently.
• Exceptional communication and organizational skills, with a proven ability to lead and collaborate effectively.
• Experience in large animal care, demonstrating a understanding of animal health.
• Cattle handling skills and attention to detail, with a commitment to ensuring animal well-being.
• Strong written/verbal communication skills and the ability to effectively communicate information one-on-one and to small groups. 
• Demonstrated proficiency using Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook).

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions:While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, stand and sit.Ability to lift 50 pounds and be on feet walking, or standing for long periods of time. Job requires ability to work in adverse/outdoor conditions, good physical mobility and above average strength/conditioning. Animals, especially if handled improperly, can cause injury.Working Environment/Travel:Duties will be performed in a normal farm working environment and laboratory like settings from time to time. The position will be exposed to loud noises from farm-related equipment.Ability to work at the Canton, SD site until the Parker, SD is active.  Ongoing ability to travel between company locations in SD, as required.SAB Bio is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. SAB Bio is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and does not discriminate based on race, religion, color, sex, gender identify, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other legally protected status. EOE/AA/Vets 

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