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Hoover's Hatchery

Breeder Service Tech - IA

Rudd, IA · On-site

Breeder Service Tech - IA Reports to: Breed Operations Manager - IA Location: Rudd, IA Status: Full-Time - Exempt Job Summary The Breeder Service Tech - IA is responsible for assisting the Breed ...

Hoover's Hatchery

Breeder Service Tech - IA

Rudd, IA · On-site

Breeder Service Tech - IA Reports to: Breed Operations Manager - IA Location: Rudd, IA Status: Full-Time Exempt Job Summary The Breeder Service Tech - IA is responsible for assisting the Breed ...

Actalent

Greenhouse Technician

Johnston, IA

$20/hr

Greenhouse Technician The Greenhouse Technician supports plant research and breeding activities by providing daily care for greenhouse crops, executing pollinations and harvests, and assisting with ...

Kellton

Imaging Data Scientist

Johnston, IA · On-site

$75/hr

Partner with DH stakeholders (biotech & breeding, Genome Technology Discovery, Data Science) to align deliverables with deployment milestones. * Maintain IP & data stewardship practices consistent ...

BC Forward

Laboratory Technician

Johnston, IA · On-site

$20.78 - $22.78/hr

Support planning and execution of wheat breeding greenhouse experiments, including project requests and experimental data entry. Perform routine greenhouse sanitation, discarding, and general ...

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As of Jul 5, 2026, the average yearly pay for breeding in Iowa is $65,200.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $36,200.00 and $88,300.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Breeder Service Tech - IA

Breeder Service Tech - IA

Hoover's Hatchery

Rudd, IA • On-site

Full-time

Posted 8 days ago

Job description

Position Title: Breeder Service Tech - IA
Reports to: Breed Operations Manager - IA
Location: Rudd, IA
Status: Full-Time - Exempt
Job Summary
The Breeder Service Tech - IA is responsible for assisting the Breed Operations Manager - IA in the maintenance of various types of poultry flocks in Iowa.
Essential Functions
  • Works closely with the Breed Operations Manager - IA
  • Works closely with contract growers, addressing needs and concerns in a timely fashion.
  • Ensures that breeder chick deliveries are coordinated.
  • Works with contract growers to ensure they are meeting required policies and standards.
  • Effectively maintains farm visit schedules.
  • Audits farms according to set audit schedule and maintains audit records.
  • Uses production report information to identify potential performance issues in coordination with Breed Operations Manager - IA.
  • Works with contract growers to optimize layability and hatchability performance.
  • Develops, implements, and enforces improvement plans for contract grower farms.
  • Troubleshoots production issues including hatchability, layability, disease control, and pest control.
  • Assists with the implementation of flock vaccination and biological testing schedules.
  • Collects and submits environmental and water samples.
  • Coordinates starter barns and transportation for breeder stock.
  • Participates in industry continuing education and events.
  • Performs on call duties, as required, on weekends and evenings.
  • Performs all other duties as assigned by management.

Job Qualifications
  • BS in Animal Science, Poultry Science, or equivalent experience preferred
  • Ability to earn required certifications
  • Valid Driver's License

Preferred Skills
  • Must be willing and able to handle live poultry.
  • Able to successfully work independently and with a team.
  • Self-directed and motivated.
  • Bilingual, preferred.
  • Ability to read, write, communicate, and interpret information accurately in English.
  • Ability to read, analyze, and interpret important instructions, guidelines, and/or communications and respond accordingly.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.
  • Excellent driving record.

Competencies
  • Customer servitude
  • Team player
  • Ethical conduct
  • Problem solving/Analysis
  • Organized
  • Time management
  • Tenacity
  • Communication proficiency
  • Adaptable to change
  • Focused on continuous improvement

Physical Demands
  • Requires the ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions
  • Requires the ability to tolerate unpleasant odors associated with eggs and poultry of various quality
  • This position may require heavy lifting up to 70 lbs.
  • Frequently required to stand, sit, walk, talk, hear, bend, and reach
  • Frequently required to stand and/or sit for extended periods
  • Normal corrective vision range, ability to see color and distinguish letters, numbers, symbols, shapes, and patterns.

Travel Requirements
  • "Day Trips" 4+ days per week
  • Overnight Travel may be up to 10%

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