Barn Technician, Pangasinan

This is a STAY-IN POSITION located at UMINGAN, PANGASINAN.

S/he will be responsible for maintaining cleanliness at the boar stud, boar handling, semen collection, and record keeping (both hard and soft copies).

Responsibilities:

1. Implementing biosecurity SOPs
2. Semen collection
3. Boar management (i.e., medication, feeding, vaccination)
4. Ensuring cleanliness
5. Sample collection
6. Data recording and inventory management
7. Boar training
8. Boar body condition scoring

C. Qualifications

• Proficiency in record keeping, data entry, and basic computer skills (MS Word and MS Excel)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Detail-oriented with excellent manual dexterity
• Willing to trained in board handling and semen collection
• Good physical stamina

Education & Training

• At least high school graduate
• Bachelors degree in Animal Science, Veterinary Technology, Biology, or related field (or equivalent hands-on experience in swine reproduction labs).
• Training or coursework in animal reproduction / swine farms

Preferred skills

• Blood collection and storage
• MS Word and MS Excel
• Boar handling
• Basic machine maintenance
• Knowledge on basic repairs

Technical Skills

• Semen collection
• Boar handling
• Familiarity with biosecurity protocols in swine production facilities

Workplace & Operational Skills

• Competence in maintaining cleanliness, equipment calibration, and consumables inventory.
• Knowledge of safety and sanitation procedures for animal handling and laboratory operations.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work around boars and in animal housing environments.
• Capability to lift/move up to 2025 kg (for handling equipment or supplies).

Behavioral & Team Skills

• Strong observation skills and problem-solving ability when detecting abnormalities in boar behavior and physical defects
• Ability to follow strict SOPs
• Efficient team player