Swine Research Coordinator & Trials Data Lead

United Animal Health, Inc.; Indiana; On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

United Animal Health, Inc. seeks a Research Coordinator to support day-to-day swine trials on our research farm. You will work with scientists, farm staff, and technicians to ensure trials follow protocols, collect data, and maintain welfare and biosecurity standards.

The role requires mechanical aptitude to inspect and maintain feeding systems and equipment, strong attention to detail, and the ability to manage data and adapt to trial schedules.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Animal Science, Agriculture, or related field; equivalent experience may be considered.
• Agricultural, livestock, or swine-production background.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and the ability to safely operate, inspect, troubleshoot, and perform basic maintenance on farm equipment and feeding systems.
• Working knowledge of research trial practices and protocol compliance and accurate data collection.
• Basic understanding of animal nutrition principles.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, and accurate data entry.
• Strong written and verbal communication, interpersonal, organizational, and time-management skills.
• Attention to detail, accuracy, dependability, and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to work independently and in a team; follow biosecurity procedures.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily activities for active and upcoming research trials per protocols and data standards.
• Collaborate with researchers to identify operational needs and resolve trial issues.
• Collect, verify, enter, and maintain daily trial data (weights, feed, health observations).
• Enter data into approved systems; perform basic checks and report discrepancies.
• Prepare research diets and operate, monitor, and maintain Fancom feed system.
• Inspect equipment and coordinate repairs or escalate issues as needed.
• Assist with weighing trial pigs and recording feed consumption.
• Support daily grow/finish swine farm operations and welfare monitoring.
• Observe animals and report health, welfare, or safety concerns.
• Maintain clean, safe work areas and manage inventory and supplies.
• Follow all protocols, biosecurity requirements, and safety policies.
• Maintain confidentiality of research data.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Data entry / data management

Communication

Detail oriented

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Animal Science or related field

Tools

Fancom feed system

Microsoft Excel

Data management software

Job description

United Animal Health, Inc. seeks a Research Coordinator to support day-to-day swine trials on our research farm. You will work with scientists, farm staff, and technicians to ensure trials follow protocols, collect data, and maintain welfare and biosecurity standards.

The role requires mechanical aptitude to inspect and maintain feeding systems and equipment, strong attention to detail, and the ability to manage data and adapt to trial schedules.