Animal Blood Collection & Transport Technician

About the role

The Animal Blood Collection Driver plays a crucial role in the production of IVD-grade and downstream biological materials by collecting, handling, and transporting bovine and porcine whole blood from approved slaughterhouse facilities.

Responsibilities

• Drive company vehicle to designated slaughterhouse locations multiple times per week.
• Gear up with required PPE (bodysuit, ear and eye protection) prior to collection activities.
• Set up sterile, labeled collection containers, anticoagulant systems, hoses, and related equipment.
• Collect bovine and porcine blood at the kill line following approved procedures and SOPs.
• Follow animals along conveyor lines as needed to maximize collection efficiency.
• Ensure proper mixing of blood with anticoagulant to prevent clot formation.
• Inspect collected blood for contamination, clots, container integrity, and proper fill levels.
• Safely handle, load, and transport collected biological materials using approved containers and vehicles.
• Maintain specified transport conditions (e.g., ambient temperature or per specification).
• Accurately complete collection records, batch logs, volume logs, and chain-of-custody documentation.
• Report deviations, spills, equipment failures, or abnormal findings promptly.
• Comply with all biohazard, bloodborne pathogen, sanitation, and PPE requirements.
• Handle spills, leaks, or damaged containers using approved safety procedures.
• Maintain cleanliness of collection equipment, tools, and transport vehicles.
• Perform daily inspection, cleaning, and basic maintenance of collection equipment and vehicles.
• Report equipment issues, malfunctions, or supply shortages.
• Communicate effectively with slaughterhouse personnel and internal operations teams.
• Cook support continuous improvement initiatives related to collection efficiency, safety, and logistics flow.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record required.
• Knowledge of or ability to learn biohazard safety protocols and sanitation standards.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow written procedures.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
• Ability to lift and carry 40–80 lbs and push or maneuver heavy containers and carts (250+ lbs).
• Comfortable working with animal blood and biological materials.
• Ability to work in extreme temperatures (above 100°F in summer, below 0°F in winter).

Working Conditions

• Exposure to temperature extremes and biohazards including blood, urine, feces, raw milk, bile.
• Onsite work required at slaughterhouse facilities and processing locations.
• Regular exposure to biohazards including blood, urine, feces, raw milk, and bile.
• Work hours typically align with early morning slaughter schedules (e.g., 3:30 AM – 11:30 AM), including travel time (up to 2–3 hours round trip).
• Frequent travel to collection sites required.

Physical Requirements

• Lifting 40-60 lbs
• Pushing carts over 250 lbs
• Extended periods of standing and walking.

Benefits

Competitive insurance benefits starting on day one: medical, dental, vision, life, short-term disability, long-term disability, pet, and legal and ID shield.

We invest in our employees’ financial futures through 401k plans, an employee stock purchase plan (ESPP), Health Saving Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Account (FSA), and Dependent Care FSA.

We empower our employees to develop their careers through mentorship, promotional opportunities, training and development, tuition reimbursement, internship programs, and more.

We offer employee resource groups, volunteer paid time off, employee events, and charity drives to build a culture of caring and belonging.

We offer an accrued leave policy with paid holidays, paid time off, and paid parental leave.

We foster a culture of empowerment and innovation, where employees feel valued and encouraged to bring their new ideas to the table.