Location: Blacksburg,VA, USA
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**The job details are as follows:**
**What We Do**
We build on the strength of our research and development expertise and a distinctive, entrepreneurial culture that encourages diversity, innovation, creativity, sustainability, and, simply, fun. Since inception, our mission has been to find a cure for pulmonary arterial hypertension and other life-threatening diseases. Toward this goal we have successfully gained FDA approval for five medicines, we are always conducting new clinical trials, and we are working to create an unlimited supply of manufactured organs for transplantation.
We are the first publicly-traded biotech or pharmaceutical company to take the form of a public benefit corporation (PBC). Our public benefit purpose is to provide a brighter future for patients through (a) the development of novel pharmaceutical therapies; and (b) technologies that expand the availability of transplantable organs. At the same time, we seek to provide our shareholders with superior financial performance and our communities with earth-sensitive energy utilization.
Our company was founded by an entrepreneur whose daughter was diagnosed with a life-threatening condition. She sought to find treatment options and a cure for her daughter and patients like her. We are founder-led, and relentless in our pursuit of medicines for life . We continue to research and develop treatments for cardiovascular and pulmonary diseases, and other orphan diseases.
**How you'll contribute**
The Animal Technician I is responsible for performing day-to-day operations for the swine research and farm facilities. This involves supporting activities related to herd health, daily feeding, animal reproduction, and assisting in surgical / post-operative care/procedures. This role is also responsible for performing basic maintenance of the facilities and farm equipment and recordkeeping overview at facility.
+ Perform the day-to-day activities of the swine herd under close supervision, including, daily feeding and care of pigs, herd health (vaccinations, treatments, etc.), and reproduction (i.e., AI, boar semen collection, estrus synchronization, embryo collection and transfer)
+ Clean and maintain the swine research facilities. Assist with general farm maintenance of facilities and perform maintenance of the research and farm equipment
+ Assist veterinary surgeon(s) with surgical procedures, including setup, breakdown, and post operative animal care
+ Collect, store, ship, and inventory samples from research animals
+ Perform upkeep of animals and operations in the quarantine facility
+ Understand and follow all SOPs, forms. and quality assurance standards
+ Provide additional support as needed to other research activities within the company
+ All other duties as required
**For this role you will need**
**Minimum Requirements**
+ H.S. Diploma or General Education Degree (GED)
+ 1+ years of experience in large animal care and handling
+ Working knowledge of animal husbandry, including nutrition, reproduction, and safety
+ Excellent communication, organizational, and multitasking skills
+ Proficient in use of Microsoft office suite of applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Teams, etc.)
+ Must not have any other interaction with pigs outside of the company
+ Strong and precise recordkeeping skills
**Preferred Qualifications**
+ Associates Degree in animal sciences or related field
+ 1+ years of experience in facility and equipment maintenance
+ 1+ years of experience in swine production and recordkeeping
+ 1+ years of experience operating farm equipment
+ 1+ years of experience performing medical tests, observing behaviors, collecting samples, and administering medication to large animals
+ Strong attention to operational planning and follow through
+ Working knowledge facility maintenance, including mechanical, electrical, and plumbing skills
+ Knowledge of the Animal Welfare and other federal regulations regarding animal research including USDA, FDA and DEA
+ Working knowledge of data collection and recording
At United Therapeutics, you'll realize quickly that it is not an ordinary place to work! When you join our company, you will learn, grow, contribute, have fun, and be challenged... all while making a difference in the lives of our patients.
_While United Therapeutics does not require vaccination for Covid-19 at this time, we strongly encourage all employees and visitors to remain up to date on vaccinations and boosters to protect one another from illness. Employees working in customer-facing roles must adhere and comply with customers' credentialing guidelines, which may require vaccination against Covid -19, the influenza virus, and other illnesses that could be harmful to healthcare staff and patients._
United Therapeutics Corporation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer - EOE Minorities / Females / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities
_We strive to be an organization that engages the minds, hearts, and most spirited efforts of each of our employees. Our sense of purpose transforms what we do from work into mission, occupation into vocation and achievement into success._
_We challenge our employees with innovative and revolutionary projects, offer an environment which fosters high-level job performance and provide a highly competitive total rewards package. This is what makes United Therapeutics a stimulating place to work._