Live Production Scientific Specialist

Summary

Drive scientific excellence and operational efficiency across Perdue's Live Production organization. Support the Veterinary Services, Analytical Lab, and Food Safety/Quality Assurance Compliance teams by ensuring seamless coordination across scientific and cross-functional partners.

Principal Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Verify eligibility of poultry products for export.
• Cookordination, maintenance, and communication of testing results for the Live Production Food Safety/Quality Assurance and Veterinary Services teams.
• Serve as a liaison between the Quality Assurance Microbiology Laboratory and the Live Production teams.
• Prepare executive reports, presentations, and project summaries.
• Maintain Veterinary Services and Food Safety/Quality Assurance information dashboards.
• Provide backup support for the Analytical Laboratory and Nutrition teams, as needed.
• Track departmental budgets, purchase orders, invoices, and expenses.
• Aid the supervisor with customer requests for information.
• Maintain accurate document control for sensitive materials.
• Support resource needs, equipment service, and supply orders.
• Manage purchase order creation, invoice processing, and financial documentation.
• Maintain accurate financial records and audit materials.
• Support Perdue internal and external auditing programs.

Minimum Education And Experience

• Associate’s degree.
• 5+ years of administrative or technical support experience.
• Experience in technical or scientific environments.
• Strong communication, organization, and confidentiality skills.
• Expertise in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) and familiarity with enterprise software such as Amino (formerly MTech), Maximo, and Safety Chain.

Physical Requirements And Environmental Factors

• Stand for 1-2 hours at a time.
• Move light equipment or supplies.
• Access files, supplies, and equipment.
• Work primarily in an enclosed office and/or open laboratory environment.
• Be exposed to wet and moist floors, including metal and plastic grating surfaces.
• Be exposed to temperatures of 28 degrees-100 degrees Fahrenheit with ambient conditions and up to 100% humidity.
• Handle products from 25 degrees to 50 degrees Fahrenheit.
• Be exposed to noise levels ranging from 50 dB to 110 dB.
• Be exposed to chemicals used in poultry, food, and processing facilities.
• Wear and use protective and safety equipment required for the job as directed by the Company.

Pay

This position has a target wage of $26.00 - $39.25 per hour, based on shift, experience and qualifications with annual bonus available (variable depending on performance).

Schedule

Overtime may be available.

Benefits

• Medical/Rx
• 401(k) with employer match after 1 year
• Critical illness, accident insurance
• Dental
• Vision
• Life insurance
• Optional group life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability protection
• Flexible spending accounts
• Paid time off

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree.
• 5+ years of administrative or technical support experience.
• Experience in technical or scientific environments.
• Strong communication, organization, and confidentiality skills.
• Expertise in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) and familiarity with enterprise software such as Amino (formerly MTech), Maximo, and Safety Chain.