Supervisor, Animal Technicians

Company Name

United Therapeutics Corporation

Job Overview

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Who We Are

We are the first publicly-traded biotech or pharmaceutical company to take the form of a public benefit corporation. Our public benefit purpose is to provide a brighter future for patients through the development of novel pharmaceutical therapies; and technologies that expand the availability of transplantable organs.

United Therapeutics (Nasdaq: UTHR) seeks to travel down the corridors of indifference to develop treatments for rare, deadly diseases. We were founded in 1996 by a family seeking a cure for their daughter’s pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH). Today, we have six FDA-approved therapies that treat PAH, pulmonary hypertension associated with interstitial lung disease (PH-ILD) and neuroblastoma, a rare pediatric cancer. Our near-term pipeline seeks to develop additional therapies for PAH and pulmonary fibrosis (PF).

The cure for end-stage life-threatening diseases like PAH, PH-ILD, PF, and many others is an organ transplant, but only a small percentage of donated organs are available to address the vast need. For this reason, we are working to create manufactured organs to address the shortage of kidneys, hearts, lungs, and livers available for transplant. We believe an unlimited supply of tolerable, transplantable organs will eliminate the transplant waiting list and cure end-stage organ diseases for which transplant is not currently an option.

Who You Are

Do you have a passion for large animals? Do you want to contribute to innovation geared to helping increase the number of available organs for transplant?

The Animal Technician Supervisor is responsible for supervising and performing all duties essential to proper care of animals located at the designated pathogen-free (DPF) facility. The Animal Technician supervisor will supervise, mentor, and develop a team of animal technicians. The technicians will provide daily animal care per documented SOPs and maintain detailed records on animals and the DPF facility. The Animal Technician Supervisor will also be primarily responsible for ensuring the cleanliness and disinfection of the DPF.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, mentor, coach, train and develop a team of animal technicians. Ensure all animal technician tasks are performed correctly and per established SOPs on a daily basis. Create goals and development plans for animal technicians and ensure achievement. Responsible for performance evaluations/management and provide support for recruitment process (as needed).
• Support and perform the day-to-day activities within the DPF, including daily feeding, washing, and care of pigs, movement of pigs, and reproduction (i.e. boar semen collection).
• Clean, disinfect and upkeep the DPF, including lawn mowing and trimming responsibilities.
• Critically analyze data and processes, and troubleshoot issues related to animal care. Consistently determine opportunities for continuous improvement of processes and documentation.
• Assist Vet Techs with duties such as set-up and care during/after operations, operative care, collection, storage, shipment, and inventory of samples.
• Provide training to all staff on animal husbandry procedures.
• Author and revise SOPs, forms, and other GMP documents, and is subject matter expert for all animal technician related procedures. Follows all SOPs and quality assurance standards.
• Directly interact with internal Quality and regulatory agencies during inspections.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

• Education and Experience Requirements:
• Associate degree in animal science or related field and 7+ years of experience in large animal care and handling, or
• Bachelor’s degree in animal science or related field and 5+ years of experience in large animal care and handling.
• Working knowledge of animal husbandry, including nutrition, reproduction, and safety.
• Ability to supervise, mentor, and develop a team of animal technicians.
• Strong attention to operational planning and follow through.
• Working knowledge of data collection and recording.
• Knowledge of the Animal Welfare and other federal regulations regarding animal research including USDA, FDA and DEA.
• Must not have any other interaction with pigs outside of the company.
• Physical Demand:
• Lift 75 lbs to waist level.
• Push/Pull 200 lbs on wheels.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in animal sciences or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in swine production.
• 5+ years of experience performing medical tests, observing behaviors, collecting samples, and administering medication to large animals.
• 5+ years of experience in facility and equipment maintenance.
• Registered Laboratory Animal Technologist Certification.
• Working knowledge of facility maintenance, including mechanical, electrical, and plumbing skills.

Job Location & Travel

This position will initially be located remotely while the site is under construction, but will eventually be a fully onsite role at the Stewartville, MN location. This position could require travel around 25% in the first year, and will not require regular travel longer term.

Company Mission

At United Therapeutics, our mission and vision are one. We use our enthusiasm, creativity, and persistence to innovate for the unmet medical needs of our patients and to benefit our other stakeholders. We are bold and unconventional. We have fun, we do good.

Benefits

Eligible employees may participate in the Company’s comprehensive benefits suite of programs, including medical / dental / vision / prescription coverage, employee wellness resources, savings plans (401k and ESPP), paid time off & paid parental leave benefits, disability benefits, and more. For additional information on Company benefits, please visit https://www.unither.com/careers/benefits-and-amenities.

United Therapeutics Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.