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Supervisor, Animal Technicians

United Therapeutics Corporation
Full-time
Remote friendly (Stewartville, MN)
United States
Operations

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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.
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