Supervisor, Animal Technicians

Role Summary

Supervisor, Animal Technicians responsible for supervising and performing all duties essential to proper care of animals at the designated pathogen-free (DPF) facility. Oversees and mentors a team of animal technicians, ensures daily animal care per SOPs, maintains detailed records, and manages cleanliness and disinfection of the DPF.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, mentor, coach, train and develop a team of animal technicians; ensure tasks are performed per SOPs; set goals and development plans; manage performance evaluations and support recruitment as needed.
• Support and perform daily DPF activities including feeding, washing, care of pigs, movement of pigs, and reproduction tasks (e.g., boar semen collection).
• Clean, disinfect, and maintain the DPF, including lawn mowing and trimming.
• Analyze data and processes; troubleshoot animal care issues; identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Assist Vet Techs with set-up, care during/after operations, sample collection, storage, shipment, and inventory.
• Provide training on animal husbandry procedures; author and revise SOPs and GMP documents; serve as SME for animal technician procedures; adhere to SOPs and QA standards.
• Interact with internal Quality and regulatory agencies during inspections.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Education and Experience:
  • Associate degree in animal science or related field and 7+ years of large animal care/handling experience, or
  • Bachelor’s degree in animal science or related field and 5+ years of large animal care/handling experience.
• Working knowledge of animal husbandry (nutrition, reproduction, safety).
• Ability to supervise, mentor, and develop a team of animal technicians.
• Strong operational planning and follow-through abilities.
• Working knowledge of data collection/recording.
• Knowledge of Animal Welfare and federal regulations (USDA, FDA, DEA) related to animal research.
• Must not have any other interaction with pigs outside of the company.
• Physical Demands:
  • 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 (mechanical, electrical, plumbing).

Education

• As listed under Qualifications

Additional Requirements

• Travel: Up to 25% in the first year; minimal travel thereafter.