Hatchery Technical Assistant

Job Location:
Mindanao
Job Spec:
Full-time

Job Summary

The Hatchery Technical Assistant plays a key support role in hatchery operations by ensuring that daily technical tasks—such as egg handling, incubation monitoring, hatch processes, and chick quality assessments—are carried out efficiently and accurately. The role supports optimal hatch rates, biosecurity compliance, and quality assurance under the supervision of senior hatchery personnel.

Key Responsibilities

  • Assist in receiving, grading, and setting hatching eggs according to hatchery protocols.
  • Monitor incubation conditions such as temperature, humidity, and ventilation.
  • Assist in transferring eggs from setters to hatchers with proper labeling and documentation.
  • Support the hatching process, including chick pulling, counting, grading, sexing, and boxing.
  • Perform routine sanitation and disinfection of hatchery equipment, rooms, and tools following biosecurity protocols.
  • Maintain accurate records of egg intake, fertility rates, hatch rates, chick quality, and mortality.
  • Support vaccination or spray programs for day-old chicks, as required.
  • Report abnormalities in hatch rates, equipment performance, or chick health to supervisors.
  • Follow Good Hatchery Practices (GHP), animal welfare guidelines, and biosecurity measures at all times.
  • Assist in troubleshooting minor technical issues with incubators, hatchers, and other hatchery equipment.
  • Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment to support health and safety standards.

Qualification

  • Bachelor Degree in Animal Science, Poultry Production, or a related field preferred.
  • 1–2 years of experience in hatchery or poultry operations (preferred but not required for entry-level).
  • Basic knowledge of incubation, egg biology, or poultry handling.
  • Comfortable working with live animals in a high-temperature and high-humidity environment.
  • Ability to follow instructions precisely and maintain detailed records.
  • Physically capable of lifting up to 25 kg, standing for long periods, and performing repetitive tasks.
  • Strong attention to detail and hygiene.

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Hatchery Technical Assistant
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