Animal Technician I/II

United Therapeutics•Christiansburg, VA

20d•Onsite

About The Position

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. 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 I is responsible for performing all duties essential to proper care of animals located at the designated pathogen-free (DPF) facility located in Virginia. The technicians will provide daily animal care per documented SOPs and maintain detailed records on animals and the DPF facility. The technicians will also be primarily responsible for disinfection and cleaning of the DPF.

Requirements

H.S. Diploma or General Education Degree (GED)
1+ years of experience in large animal care and handling
Working knowledge of animal husbandry, including nutrition, reproduction, and safety
Excellent communication, organizational, and multitasking skills
Ability to author and follow SOPs
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

Nice To Haves

Associates Degree in animal sciences or related field
1+ years of experience in swine production
1+ years of experience performing medical tests, observing behaviors, collecting samples, and administering medication to large animals
1+ years of experience in facility and equipment maintenance
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
Working knowledge of facility maintenance, including mechanical, electrical, and plumbing skills

Responsibilities

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
Assist Vet Techs with duties such as set-up and care during/after operations, operative care, collection, storage, shipment, and inventory of samples
Understand and follow all SOPs and quality assurance standards
All other duties as assigned

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.

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