Swine Research Operations Coordinator

United Animal Health; Sheridan (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

United Animal Health is seeking a Production Research Coordinator to lead hands-on swine-trial activities at our research farm. You will work with scientists and farm staff to ensure trials are executed accurately, safely, and per approved protocols.

The role requires preparing research diets, operating feed-manufacturing equipment, and maintaining data quality while monitoring animal health and welfare. Strong mechanical aptitude and biosecurity adherence are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Animal Science, Agriculture, or related field; relevant experience may be considered.
• Experience in agricultural or livestock-production environments.
• Mechanical aptitude; comfortable with farm equipment and basic maintenance.
• Ability to prepare and manufacture research diets accurately.
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel and data entry.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily activities for active and upcoming trials per protocols and data standards.
• Collaborate with researchers to identify operational needs and resolve issues.
• Collect, verify, and maintain daily trial data including weights and feed data.
• Enter data into approved systems; perform basic checks and report discrepancies.
• Prepare and manufacture research diets according to protocols and formulations.
• Transport and deliver diets across the farm with the farm truck.
• Operate and troubleshoot feeding systems and equipment; perform basic repairs.
• Assist with weighing pigs and recording trial measurements.
• Support daily swine farm operations and animal care activities.
• Monitor animal health and welfare and report concerns promptly.
• Maintain clean, safe work areas and manage inventory and supplies.
• Follow all protocols, safety, and biosecurity requirements.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Data entry

Microsoft Excel

Livestock production experience

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Animal Science or Agriculture

Tools

Feed-manufacturing equipment

Farm-management software

Electronic data-capture systems

Job description

United Animal Health is seeking a Production Research Coordinator to lead hands-on swine-trial activities at our research farm. You will work with scientists and farm staff to ensure trials are executed accurately, safely, and per approved protocols.

The role requires preparing research diets, operating feed-manufacturing equipment, and maintaining data quality while monitoring animal health and welfare. Strong mechanical aptitude and biosecurity adherence are essential.