Supervisor, Animal Technicians

Role Summary

Supervisor, Animal Technicians. Oversees and performs essential duties for the care of animals at the designated pathogen-free (DPF) facility. Leads and develops a team of animal technicians, ensuring daily animal care per SOPs and maintaining detailed records. Responsible for cleanliness and disinfection of the DPF.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, mentor, coach, train and develop a team of animal technicians; manage performance evaluations and support recruitment as needed.
• Oversee day-to-day DPF activities: feeding, washing, care of pigs, movement of pigs, and reproduction (boar semen collection).
• Clean, disinfect, and maintain the DPF, including lawn care and trimming as needed.
• Analyze data and processes; troubleshoot issues in animal care and pursue continuous improvement of processes and documentation.
• Assist Vet Techs with duties such as setup and care during/after operations, operative care, sample collection, storage, shipment, and inventory.
• Provide training on animal husbandry procedures to staff.
• Author and revise SOPs, forms, and GMP documents; serve as subject matter expert for animal technician procedures; adhere to SOPs and QA standards.
• Interact directly 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 with 7+ years of large animal care and handling experience, or
  • Bachelor‚Äôs degree in animal science or related field with 5+ years of large animal care and 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.
• Working knowledge of data collection and recording.
• Knowledge of Animal Welfare and federal regulations regarding animal research (USDA, FDA, DEA).
• 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‚Äôs degree in animal sciences or related field.
• 5+ years of swine production experience.
• 5+ years of experience performing medical tests, observing behaviors, collecting samples, and administering medication to large animals.
• 5+ years of facility and equipment maintenance experience.
• Registered Laboratory Animal Technologist Certification.
• Working knowledge of facility maintenance (mechanical, electrical, plumbing).

Education

• As listed under Qualifications.

Additional Requirements

• Job Location & Travel: Initially remote during construction; eventual onsite role in Stewartville, MN. Up to ~25% travel in year one; minimal travel thereafter.