Animal Technician I (Christiansburg, VA)

United Therapeutics Corporation•Christiansburg, VA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

United Therapeutics (Nasdaq: UTHR) is a public benefit corporation dedicated to developing novel pharmaceutical therapies and technologies to address rare, deadly diseases and the shortage of transplantable organs. The company has developed six FDA-approved therapies for conditions like pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH), pulmonary hypertension associated with interstitial lung disease (PH-ILD), and neuroblastoma. United Therapeutics is also focused on creating manufactured organs to eliminate transplant waiting lists. The Animal Technician position is a hands-on role responsible for the daily care of animals in a designated pathogen-free (DPF) facility, including handling, feeding, cleaning, and record-keeping, while adhering to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and quality assurance standards.

Requirements

H.S. Diploma or General Education Degree (GED)
1+ years of experience in large animal care and handling
Ability to work 10 hour shifts from 5:30pm – 3:30am, including weekends and holidays, and availability to work day shift based on business need
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.)
Ability to author and follow SOPs
Must not have any other interaction with pigs outside of the company
Lift 75 lbs to waist level
Push/Pull 200 lbs on wheels

Nice To Haves

Associate 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, basic treatments, and reproduction (i.e. boar semen collection)
Clean, disinfect and upkeep the DPF, including lawn mowing and trimming responsibilities
Maintain appropriate animal husbandry, animal care, and cleaning records to meet GDP expectations
Assist vet team 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