Supervisor, Animal Technicians

Frontdoor Defense; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Onsite facility

Job summary

United Therapeutics Corporation in Houston, TX seeks a Supervisor of Animal Technicians to lead a GMP-compliant team in a designated pathogen-free facility, oversee SOP-driven husbandry, recordkeeping, and daily care including feeding, cleaning, and sample handling, ensuring animal welfare, safety, and regulatory compliance.

The role requires strong leadership, hands-on animal care expertise, and ability to develop staff, manage performance, and coordinate with Vet Techs and QA during

Qualifications

• Associate or bachelor's degree in animal sciences or related field with required experience.
• 7+ years in large animal care; 5+ years if bachelor's.
• Ability to work weekends/holidays; strong communication and multitasking.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; good data recording skills.
• Knowledge of USDA, FDA, DEA regulations and SOP practices.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, mentor, coach, train and develop a team of animal technicians.
• Ensure all tasks follow SOPs and GMP standards daily.
• Conduct performance evaluations and support recruitment as needed.
• Perform daily animal care duties: feeding, washing, handling pigs, and reproductive tasks.
• Collaborate with Vet Techs during operations and inspections.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

Data recording

Microsoft Office

SOP adherence

Regulatory compliance

Education

Associate degree in animal sciences or related field

Bachelor's degree in animal sciences or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Supervisor, Animal Technicians

Lead the animal care team to ensure compliant, high-quality animal welfare and operations

Location: Houston, Texas

About The Role

Animal Technician Supervisor

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 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.

Are you the kind of animal care pro who can keep a busy day running smoothly, coach a team with confidence, and still notice the little things that make a big difference for animal well-being? Our Supervisor, Animal Technician, plays a key role in the proper care of animals in our designated pathogen-free (DPF) facility while leading, mentoring, and developing a team of animal technicians. You'll help guide the daily rhythm of animal care operations—from SOP-driven husbandry and detailed recordkeeping to facility cleanliness, disinfection, and quality checks—while keeping animal welfare, safety, and compliance at the heart of everything we do. We're looking for a steady, supportive leader who brings strong technical know-how, a love for great teamwork, and a knack for creating a safe, well-run environment where excellent animal care happens every day.

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

Minimum Requirements Education and Experience 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 Physical Demand: Lift 75 lbs to waist level Physical Demand: Push/Pull 200 lbs on wheels

Preferred Qualifications 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

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.