Hands-On Swine Research Coordinator

United Animal Health, Inc.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

United Animal Health, Inc. is seeking a Production Research Coordinator to coordinate day-to-day livestock trials on our research farm.

You will work with scientists and farm staff to ensure trials run safely, accurately, and per approved protocols, including preparing research diets and operating feed systems. Ideal candidates have a strong mechanical aptitude, comfort with farm equipment, and meticulous data management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Animal Science, Agriculture, or related field; equivalent relevant education and/or professional experience may be considered.
• Experience in agricultural or livestock-production environments.
• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude and comfort working with farm equipment; basic troubleshooting.
• Ability and willingness to regularly prepare and manufacture research diets; operate equipment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel; accurate data entry.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily activities for active and upcoming research trials per protocols and data-quality standards.
• Collaborate with scientists to identify operational needs and improve processes.
• Collect, verify, enter, and maintain daily trial data (weights, feed, health observations).
• Enter data into spreadsheets and company systems; perform basic data checks and report discrepancies.
• Prepare and manufacture research diets per formulations and protocols; weigh ingredients and operate equipment.
• Transport and deliver research diets across the farm; safely operate the feed truck.
• Operate, inspect, troubleshoot, and maintain feeding systems and farm equipment.
• Assist with weighing trial pigs and recording feed consumption.
• Support daily swine farm operations, animal observation, vaccination, and biosecurity.
• Maintain clean, safe work areas; follow safety policies and equipment maintenance.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Attention to detail

Data entry

Communication

Biosecurity awareness

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Safety compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Animal Science, Agriculture, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

United Animal Health, Inc. is seeking a Production Research Coordinator to coordinate day-to-day livestock trials on our research farm.

You will work with scientists and farm staff to ensure trials run safely, accurately, and per approved protocols, including preparing research diets and operating feed systems. Ideal candidates have a strong mechanical aptitude, comfort with farm equipment, and meticulous data management.