Job Postings - CentralStar Cooperative, Inc.

Job Postings - CentralStar Cooperative, Inc. 0 Items Shop Careers Diagnostics Lab Services Test Results Login Sample Submission Form (PDF) Sample Submission Guidelines Order Testing Supplies A1/A2 Testing BLV Testing BVD Testing Johne’s Testing Mastitis Testing Neospora Testing Pregnancy Testing Milk Component Tests DHI Cows Goats Genetics Beef Sires Crossbred Sires Dairy Sires NxGEN® Beef on Dairy Sires ProfitSOURCE® HerdFlex® Programs A.I. Training CowManager® Genomic Testing Consulting Resources Price Lists Sire Directories Blog News & Publications Webinars Scholarship About About CentralStar Board of Directors Member Stockowners Research & Development Contact Open Positions To learn more about life at CentralStar visit our Careers Page. Keywords Category Full Time Internship Part Time Job Type A.I. Specialist Consultant DHI Specialist Laboratory Diagnostics Management Milk-Sample Technician Research and Development Location Michigan South Dakota Wisconsin Full-time Diagnostic Laboratory Technician Apply Now! Laboratory Diagnostics Wisconsin Posted 7 days ago [button link="/employment-application/" class="et_pb_module et_pb_button et_pb_button_0 btn btn-primary"]Apply Now[/button] Hours: Full-time, first shift Location: Kaukauna, WI. Your purpose: Full-time Laboratory Technicians who work in diagnostics, work as part of a team in a state-of-the-art laboratory environment. Under the guidance of the Diagnostic Technical Specialist, Laboratory Technicians who work in diagnostics, carefully process and analyze milk, blood, tissue, fecal, etc. samples for a variety of diagnostic tests. They ensure laboratory equipment is operating properly, while making sure all samples are processed in a timely and accurate manner by following standard-operating procedures and strict quality-control measures. They report test results directly to dairy and beef producers that are directly applicable to making herd-management decisions and enhancing profitability on their farming operations. Day-to-day responsibilities: Utilize and maintain state-of-the-art laboratory equipment involved in sample processing, DNA extraction, real-time PCR, and ELISA methods; Analyze samples for, including but not limited to: pregnancy, mastitis-causing pathogens, Johne’s Disease, leukosis (Bovine Leukemia Virus), Bovine Viral Diarrhea Virus, Neospora, NEFA, and progesterone; and Action diagnostic-testing strategies while learning how they benefit herd-management decisions. Qualifications: Laboratory experience, preferably with ELISA and PCR methods; Detailed record-keeping and organization skills; Outstanding people skills, with service-orientated attitude; Excellent communication skills; Ability to regularly sit, stand, walk, bend, climb, lift, and carry objects up to 50 pounds; and a Strong work ethic, with ability to work on your own, as well as in a team structure. A dairy-farm background is preferred, but not mandatory. Compensation: Hourly wage: $18/hr; Paid time off; Health-, dental-, and vision-insurance options; Flexible-spending account; 401 (k) – retirement savings plan with up to 4% match; Company-sponsored life insurance and long-term-disability insurance; Optional short-term-disability insurance; Continuing-education opportunities; Employee-assistance program; and Employee-awards program. We prefer to promote from within when advancement opportunities arise. Our investment in your training is critical in maintaining that goal. About CentralStar Cooperative: CentralStar’s mission of enhancing producer profitability through integrated solutions for mutual success is fulfilled by incorporating an array of products and services critical to dairy-and-beef-farm prosperity. CentralStar’s product and service offerings include Accelerated Genetics, GenerVations and Select Sires genetics; extensive artificial-insemination (A.I.) technician service; genetic, reproduction, and dairy-records consultation; DHI services; diagnostic testing; herd-management products