Supervisor, Animal Technicians

United Therapeutics Corporation•Houston, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

United Therapeutics (Nasdaq: UTHR) is a public benefit corporation focused on developing novel pharmaceutical therapies and technologies for rare, deadly diseases and expanding the availability of transplantable organs. The company has developed six FDA-approved therapies and is working on manufactured organs to address the shortage of available transplants. The Supervisor, Animal Technician, plays a key role in the proper care of animals in a designated pathogen-free (DPF) facility while leading, mentoring, and developing a team of animal technicians. This role guides daily animal care operations, including husbandry, recordkeeping, facility cleanliness, and quality checks, with a strong emphasis on animal welfare, safety, and compliance. The ideal candidate is a steady, supportive leader with strong technical know-how, teamwork skills, and a commitment to creating a safe and well-run environment for excellent animal care.

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.
Lift 75 lbs to waist level.
Push/Pull 200 lbs on wheels.

Nice To Haves

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.

Responsibilities

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.