Livestock Genetics & Health Assurance Co-ordinator

Join Our Veterinary Team!

This role encompasses two key areas: facilitating site visits to our Ruthin location in a safe and biosecure manner and supporting product development. Coordinating site visits and presenting on certain areas of the business will be a core focus of the role, alongside organising and processing DNA from our future genetics.

In addition to the administrative responsibilities, the role includes a practical, hands-on element, such as daily calf feeding and supporting other tasks at the rearing unit.

The position requires excellent communication and interpersonal skills, strong attention to detail, and a genuine enthusiasm for the industry. You will provide both administrative and practical support to the veterinary team, while building effective working relationships within the Vet team, the wider Genus organisation, and external stakeholders.

Although you will collaborate closely with multiple teams, you will be a core member of the Vet team.

Site Visits & Stakeholder Coordination

• Coordinate and facilitate both internal and external visits to the site
• Act as the main point of contact for all visit enquiries
• Ensure all visitors are fully compliant with site biosecurity requirements
• Organise visits in line with customer needs and expectations
• Maintain a strong general knowledge of the business, particularly production and supply chain
• Deliver presentations to internal and external stakeholders

Tissue Sampling & Genotyping

• Coordinate tissue sampling activities with livestock teams
• Ensure all beef calves are sampled for genotyping
• Arrange second samples for T15 genetic defect testing and Wagyu registration where required
• Organise double verification sampling at Glan y Wern prior to them leaving the site
• Conduct regular audits to ensure all required samples are collected; follow up on any omissions
• Manage and submit DNA samples from DeNovo cooperator herds and other dairy farms for testing
• Coordinate additional sampling for identified DeNovo keeps
• Prepare submission forms and dispatch samples with accurate animal data
• Package and ship samples in compliance with EU and US ABP regulations
• Share results and relevant information with the PDV team
• Maintain and update all relevant spreadsheets and data systems

Rearing Unit

• Carry out daily calf feeding and monitor calf health and wellbeing to maintain high welfare standards.
• Participate in a weekend rota to ensure consistent care and management of the calf rearing unit.
• Perform tissue sampling in line with farm protocols and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate, administer, and maintain accurate records of routine vaccinations, treatments, and herd health procedures.

Additional Responsibilities

• Support other members of the vet team
• Help with routine health testing at the SCCs as and when necessary
• Provide holiday cover within the vet team

Genus is an agricultural biotechnology pioneer. We are a global FTSE 250 company, headquartered in the UK, and listed on the London Stock Exchange. Genus PLC has a presence in over 70 countries and a global workforce of over 3,000 employees and growing.  We are a worldwide leader in porcine and bovine animal genetics, partnering with farmers to transform how we nourish the world – a mission that is important to a sustainable future. 

Our vision is clear: Pioneering animal genetic improvement to sustainably nourish the world.

Our Values

• Collaborate as One Team
• Create Value for Customers
• Innovate with Purpose
• Never stop improving

DEI

Genus is a place where you can be yourself and be part of a growing global team. We have a culture of respect, openness and fairness for all. Whatever your background, your role or your area of work, you will have the chance to thrive in an environment that inspires, challenges and supports you to succeed.

• Monitor and identify goals for the reduction of our GHG emissions from our own operations.
• Drive porcine and bovine genetic improvements which support productivity gains and improve feed efficiency, enabling a reduction in the production of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions per unit of milk or meat produced
• Identify facility and other opportunities for reductions in GHG emissions, consistent with our goals
• Partner and advocate for policies that advance positive climate goals and identified United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). 

• Performance related bonus
• 25 days holidays + Bank Holidays
• Pension
• Health Cash back scheme
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee share plan
• Flexible Working Policy (Where appropriate/practicable) 
• Enhanced maternity leave 12 weeks at full pay followed by 4 weeks at 50% followed by SMP
• Comprehensive L&D program including career development programs, access to Genus University and Mango (languages) 

Genus is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with anti-discrimination law, it is the purpose of this policy to effectuate these principles and mandates. Genus prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Genus conforms to the spirit as well as to the letter of all applicable laws and regulations.

Genus plc will never ask you to provide fees or payment for computer, software, or other equipment or supplies during the recruitment and/or onboarding process. If you have any questions about your individual application, please contact the Genus Talent Acquisition team at recruiting@genusplc.com.