Supervisor Animal Production

Location: Cambridge City, IN

Pay

$60,000 - $70,000. Exact compensation may vary based on geographic location, experience, training, education, and local market conditions.

Schedule

Starting hours as early as 5:00am Monday - Friday, with some flexibility. Potential to be on-call some weekends.

Benefits

• Insurance within 30 days or less (medical, dental, vision, pet insurance, and more)
• 20 days paid time off plus 6 additional holidays and 1 floating holiday
• Annual Bonus Program
• 401(k) plan with up to 4% employer match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Career advancement opportunities
• Commitment to training and skill development
• 24/7 telemedicine (including mental health) access
• Short- and long-term disability and life insurance

About the Role

As a Supervisor in Animal Production, you will lead and coordinate staff and breeding programs to ensure compliance with husbandry standards, quality protocols, and production goals. In this hands-on leadership role, you will oversee colony processes, monitor production metrics, and provide training, mentorship, and guidance to your team. You will also manage staffing levels, conduct performance evaluations, and collaborate across teams to drive operational excellence. This position is ideal for a motivated leader passionate about fostering a positive work environment and achieving high standards in animal production.

Responsibilities

• Motivate staff and maintain a positive work environment
• Set workloads and ensure task distribution among staff
• Audit and review colony processes, including line audits, orders, data accuracy, and SOP compliance
• Monitor and manage colony production, ensuring production goals are met
• Interview, train, and mentor staff
• Manage staffing levels and provide coverage as necessary
• Address performance issues and administer disciplinary actions up to written warnings
• Write and deliver performance reviews
• Serve as a liaison to other teams and departments
• Oversee barrier supply needs and inventory
• Ensure compliance with all applicable regulations
• Evaluate processes and recommend improvements
• Conduct daily huddles with barrier staff
• Hold regular one-on-one meetings with staff to provide mentorship and monitor progress
• Participate in special projects as assigned

Requirements

• Associate’s degree or equivalent experience in a technical or managerial role
• Minimum 1 year of relevant experience in skilled or technical assignments, with problem-solving responsibilities
• ALAT Certification required within 1 year of hire
• Completion of internal program “Transition to Management” within 6 months of hire
• Strong communication skills, including the ability to write reports, speak effectively, and actively listen to understand diverse perspectives
• Proven ability to interpret and apply safety rules, operating procedures, and technical instructions to solve practical problems in non-standardized situations
• Experience collaborating across teams and engaging with internal and external stakeholders to coordinate processes and achieve goals

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Regular physical activities, including climbing, crouching, crawling, and lifting items up to 50 pounds
• Work with chemicals, heavy machinery, and protective measures
• Exposure to occupational hazards that require routine precautions
• Work environment may involve temperature extremes, outdoor weather, strong odors, and elevated noise levels

Allergen Disclosure

Due to the nature of the work performed at Taconic, employees may be exposed to allergens in the workplace, even if their positions do not involve the direct handling of animals or animal bedding. While individuals with preexisting allergies and/or asthma may be particularly sensitive to these exposures, anyone can experience a reaction.

About Us

With a history of over 65 years of excellence, Taconic Biosciences is a global team of the best problem solvers in the industry. We partner with our clients to develop winning research strategies that accelerate the discoveries for prevention and treatment of disease. Taconic employees all over the world show up every day to deliver the best solutions for our clients while caring for ourselves, each other, and especially our animals.

Taconic Biosciences is committed to creating a company culture that encourages and appreciates the uniqueness in all people. We are dedicated to ensuring a safe and fair workplace for everyone because it’s our differences that make us stronger.