Senior Animal Technician (Houston, TX)

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The job details are as follows:

Who We Are

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.

Make a meaningful impact every day as a Senior Animal Technician, helping ensure exceptional animal care and the highest standards within our designated pathogen-free (DPF) facility. This hands-on role combines daily care in accordance with established SOPs, meticulous animal and facility recordkeeping, and the opportunity to elevate team performance by guiding, coaching, and training fellow animal technicians

• 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
• Maintain appropriate animal husbandry, animal care, and cleaning records to meet GDP expectations; review records completed by animal care staff for completeness, accuracy, and 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 follows all SOPs and quality assurance standards
• Provide guidance, coaching, and training to other operational employees within job area
• Author SOPs, form, reports, and other GMP documentation
• All other duties as assigned

Minimum Requirements

• H.S. Diploma or General Education Degree (GED)
• 4+ years of experience in large animal care and handling
• Working knowledge of animal husbandry, including nutrition, reproduction, and safety
• Ability to work weekends, holiday, and rotating shifts when applicable
• Ability to work 10-hour shifts
• 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
• 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
• Physical Demand: Push/Pull 200 lbs on wheels

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate degree in animal sciences or related field
• 4+ years of experience in swine production
• 4+ years of experience performing medical tests, observing behaviors, collecting samples, and administering medication to large animals
• Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician (ALAT) Certification
• Laboratory Animal Technician (LAT) Certification
• Working knowledge of facility maintenance, including mechanical, electrical, and plumbing skills

Job Location

This position is located 100% onsite at our Houston, TX facility. This position may require some travel in the first six months, but does not have a long-term expectation for regular travel.

At United Therapeutics, our mission and vision are one. We use our enthusiasm, creativity, and persistence to innovate for the unmet medical needs of our patients and to benefit our other stakeholders. We are bold and unconventional. We have fun, we do good.

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. For additional information on Company benefits, please visit

United Therapeutics Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.