Research Manager, Livestock Contract Studies

Calfcarevet; North Manchester (IN); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k with employer match

Paid time off

Career development

Job summary

CalfCare seeks a Research Manager to lead its contract research program on-site, coordinating veterinarians, staff, and facility resources to execute studies per protocol and GCP standards.

You will manage sponsor relationships, design study workflows, and ensure clean, audit-ready data across hutch yards, indoor pens, and laboratory operations. A strong background in livestock research and data management is essential.

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in Animal Science or related field; 2+ years hands-on animal study experience or Bachelor's with 5+ years in animal research.
• Direct experience running livestock studies including enrollment, treatment administration, and sample collection.
• Working knowledge of GCP (VICH GL9) or similar trial standards and deviation management.
• Experience supervising or coordinating research staff and ensuring accuracy of study records and data.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day execution of multiple contract studies across housing, lab, and cooperator herds.
• Act as on-site sponsor contact and coordinate study initiation, progress updates, and close-out.
• Develop and maintain SOPs, training records, and onboarding materials for staff.
• Ensure data capture, sample handling, and welfare compliance with protocols.

Skills

Data management

Communication

Excel

Education

Master's/PhD in Animal Science or related field

Bachelor's with 5+ years of animal research experience

Tools

Excel

Electronic data capture tools

Job description

CalfCare seeks a Research Manager to lead its contract research program on-site, coordinating veterinarians, staff, and facility resources to execute studies per protocol and GCP standards.

You will manage sponsor relationships, design study workflows, and ensure clean, audit-ready data across hutch yards, indoor pens, and laboratory operations. A strong background in livestock research and data management is essential.