Semex

Semex is a company in the biotechnology research industry. With a team of 201-500 employees, Semex is currently hiring for three open positions. Semex is seeking to fill the following positions: * **Health & Safety Specialist:** This hybrid position will focus on elevating Semex's safety culture and supporting a zero-injury workplace. Key accountabilities include developing training, programs, policies, and resources. The role requires the creation and enforcement of safety policies, procedures, and operational standards, ensuring compliance with safety regulations. * **Animal Care Specialist - 6 month contract:** This on-site role requires the successful candidate to join Semex's Housing Team, reporting to the Animal Care Supervisor. The job duties include semen collection, feeding and caring for bulls, operating farm equipment, seasonal crop work, and mechanical and manual barn cleaning. The working hours are Monday to Friday 6:30 AM - 3:00 PM, with rotating weekends. * **Laboratory Technician, Embryology (Agriculture):** This on-site position at the Boviteq Gilbert, AZ Laboratory involves working within a team to be part of a dynamic team responsible for the positive and professional relationships Semex & Boviteq have built with their global customers, breeders, distributors, and partners. Responsibilities include maturation, fertilization, and culture of bovine oocytes, freezing, grading, and packaging of embryos for shipment, and record keeping and care maintenance of equipment. The following technologies and skills are listed in the job descriptions: * Safety Regulations * Risk Assessment * Training Development * Communication Skills * Problem Solving * Analytical Skills * Collaboration * Incident Investigation * Safety Policy Development * Hazard Identification * Organizational Skills * Bilingualism * Coaching * Safety Audits * Workplace Safety * Talent Management * Livestock Care * Farm Equipment Operation * Mechanical Aptitude * Teamwork * Agricultural Experience * Microscopes * Pipetting * Aseptic Techniques * Independent Work * Attention to detail Semex offers a hybrid work arrangement for the Health & Safety Specialist role. The Animal Care Specialist and Laboratory Technician positions are on-site. **1. What is Semex's approach to safety in the workplace?** Semex aims to create a culture where safety is a priority and is an integrated value in organizational behavior and operations. The Health & Safety Specialist position is crucial to elevating this culture. **2. What are the working hours for the Animal Care Specialist position?** The Animal Care Specialist position requires working Monday to Friday from 6:30 AM - 3:00 PM, with rotating weekends. **3. What is the remote policy for the open positions?** The Health & Safety Specialist role is a hybrid position. The Animal Care Specialist and Laboratory Technician positions are on-site. **4. What is Boviteq seeking in a Laboratory Technician?** The Laboratory Technician position seeks the ability to work independently and in a team environment, knowledge of microscopes, pipetting and aseptic techniques, attention to detail and strong communication skills, and excellent problem-solving skills. Previous agricultural experience is a plus. **5. Does Semex offer opportunities for growth and development?** The open positions at Semex provide opportunities to grow and develop relationships.