Supervisor, Animal Technicians
United Therapeutics Corporation
Summary
Our Supervisor, Animal Technician, plays a key role in the proper care of animals in our designated pathogen-free (DPF) facility while leading, mentoring, and developing a team of animal technicians. You'll help guide the daily rhythm of animal care operations—from SOP-driven husbandry and detailed recordkeeping to facility cleanliness, disinfection, and quality checks—while keeping animal welfare, safety, and compliance at the heart of everything we do.
Job description
- 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
- All other duties as assigned
Minimum Requirements
- Associate degree in animal sciences or related field, and 7+ years of experience in large animal care and handling, or
- Bachelor's degree in animal sciences or related field, and 5+ years of experience in large animal care and handling
- Ability to work weekends, holidays, and off-hours as needed
- Working knowledge of animal husbandry, including nutrition, reproduction, and safety
- Excellent communication, organizational, and multitasking skills
- Proficient in use of Microsoft Office suite applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Teams, etc.)
- 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
- Ability to author and follow SOPs
- Ability to supervise, mentor, and develop a team of animal technicians
- Physical Demand: Lift 75 lbs to waist level
- Physical Demand: 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 managing and training direct reports in an animal care setting
- Registered Laboratory Animal Technologist Certification
- AALAS certified LATG laboratory animal technologist and/or CMAR certified manager of animal resources
- Working knowledge of facility maintenance, including mechanical, electrical, and plumbing skills
Requirements
- Associate degree in animal sciences or related field, and 7+ years of experience in large animal care and handling, or Bachelor's degree in animal sciences or related field, and 5+ years of experience in large animal care and handling
- Ability to work weekends, holidays, and off-hours as needed
- Working knowledge of animal husbandry, including nutrition, reproduction, and safety
- Excellent communication, organizational, and multitasking skills
- Proficient in use of Microsoft Office suite applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Teams, etc.)
- 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
- Ability to author and follow SOPs
- Ability to supervise, mentor, and develop a team of animal technicians
- Physical Demand: Lift 75 lbs to waist level
- Physical Demand: Push/Pull 200 lbs on wheels
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Prescription coverage
- Employee wellness resources
- 401(k) savings plan
- ESPP
- Paid time off
- Paid parental leave
- Disability benefits
Company overview
United Therapeutics Corporation is an American biotechnology company founded in 1996 with a deeply personal mission: to find a cure for pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) after the founder's daughter was diagnosed with this rare disease. Headquartered in Silver Spring, Maryland and Research Triangle Park, North Carolina, the company has evolved into a pioneering force in biotechnology, focusing on developing novel pharmaceutical therapies and technologies that expand the availability of transplantable organs. United Therapeutics specializes in treatments for pulmonary arterial hypertension, pulmonary hypertension associated with interstitial lung disease, neuroblastoma, and end-stage lung disease through its flagship products including Tyvaso, Remodulin, Orenitram, Adcirca, and Unituxin. The company is particularly notable for being the first publicly-traded biotech or pharmaceutical company to convert to a public benefit corporation (PBC), with a dual purpose of developing innovative pharmaceutical therapies and creating technologies that increase transplantable organ availability. Their groundbreaking work includes xenotransplantation research, organ manufacturing technologies, and regenerative medicine programs aimed at addressing critical shortages in transplantable organs. With approximately 1,001-5,000 employees and a strong commitment to corporate social responsibility, United Therapeutics has established itself as a leader in both patient-focused innovation and workplace excellence.