Animal Technician I/II

Animal Technician California, US residents click here. The job details are as follows: 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.The Animal Technician position is a hands on role that cares for the everyday handling, feeding, and care for our animals in our designated pathogen free (DPF) facility. The technicians will provide daily animal care per documented SOPs and maintain detailed records on animals and the DPF facility. The technicians will also be primarily responsible for disinfection and cleaning of the DPF.Minimum Requirements:H.S. diploma or General Education Degree (GED)For Animal Technician I level: 1+ years of experience in large animal care and handlingFor Animal Technician II level: 2+ years of experience in large animal care and handlingWorking knowledge of animal husbandry, including nutrition, reproduction, and safetyMust not have any other interactions with pigs outside of the companyPhysical Demand: Lift 75 lbs to waist levelCarry 50 lbsPush/Pull 200 lbs on wheelsPreferred Qualifications:Associate degree in animal sciences or related fieldFor Animal Technician I level: 1+ years of experience in large animal care and handling1+ years of experience performing medical tests, observing behaviors, collecting samples, and administering medication to large animals1+ years of experience in facility and equipment maintenanceFor Animal Technician II level: 2+ years of experience in large animal care and handling2+ years of experience performing medical tests, observing behaviors, collecting samples, and administering medication to large animals2+ years of experience in facility and equipment maintenanceKnowledge of the Animal Welfare and other federal regulations regarding animal research including USDA, FDA, and DEAWorking knowledge of facility maintenance, including mechanical, electrical and plumbing skillsJob Location & Travel: This position is located at our Christiansburg, VA facility.