Build something useful for people who love their birds.
The Silkie Lab is a small, fully remote team making avian DNA testing simple and affordable for backyard flock owners, breeders, and rescues around the world.
01 / Mission
Who we are
We started The Silkie Lab because mainstream labs treat poultry like an afterthought.
Our work helps people actually know their birds, sex, disease status, breed confirmation, without the runaround. We're a tight, async team that ships real things, writes clearly, and treats customers the way we'd want to be treated as flock owners ourselves.
02 / Perks
Perks & benefits
The basics done right, plus a few things you won't find at bigger labs.
Annual raise
Performance-based salary increases reviewed each year. We reward growth, reliability, and the impact you make on the team.
Fully remote
Work from anywhere with a solid internet connection.
Paid U.S. holidays
All federal U.S. holidays off, paid.
Paid local holidays
Your country's public holidays are paid too.
Home office upgrade
Stipend to upgrade your setup after 90 days.
Set schedule
Reliable, consistent hours so you can plan your day. We protect deep work.
Real impact
Small team, no bureaucracy. Your work actually ships.
Bird-friendly culture
We genuinely want to hear about your flock.
Some benefits like PTO and parental leave apply to U.S. employees. Contractor perks differ by role and country.
03 / How we work
A few things that shape day to day life
Async first
We protect deep work. No surprise meetings.
Open communication
Clear, kind, and direct. No jargon, no guessing.
Owners helping owners
Most of us keep birds. It shows in how we treat customers.
04 / FAQ