Team Coordinator Animal Production

About the role

The Role:

As a Team Coordinator in Animal Production, you will play a key role in ensuring the seamless daily operations of our animal care team. This position involves training and motivating staff, coordinating supplies, and maintaining compliance with standard operating procedures (SOPs). You will lead by example, conducting audits, facilitating communication through daily huddles, and ensuring production goals are met. Additionally, you'll support data entry, recordkeeping, and the creation of key documents, all while fostering a positive and collaborative work environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist supervisory staff in training new employees.
• Back up animal care technicians as required.
• Cook supplies.
• Enter information into databases.
• Inform Supervisor or Manager of problems.
• Audit work of Animal Care Technicians, including line audits, SOP compliance, and recordkeeping and packing accuracy.
• Ensure that production goals are met, initiate changes if necessary.
• Provide input to supervisor on performance of Animal Care Technicians.
• Create documents, including COPC and E-Pack.
• Hold daily huddles with Barrier Leaders.
• Promote a positive work environment.

Requirements

• Associate degree (A. A.) from two-year college or technical school, or technical/managerial experience at an equivalent level.
• AALAS certifications, LVT/CVT preferred.
• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience and/or training.
• Ability to communicate both verbally and in writing to all levels of an organization.
• Ability to effectively relay information in one-on-one and/or small group situations.
• Ability to listen attentively and understand other people’s points of view.

Qualifications

• Organized.
• Detail-oriented.
• Passionate about supporting a high-performing team.

Skills

• Training and motivation of staff.
• Supply coordination.
• Data entry and recordkeeping.
• Document creation.
• Facilitating communication.
• Leading audits and inspections.
• Performance evaluation.
• Creating and holding daily huddles.
• Fostering a positive work environment.

Benefits

• Insurance within 30 days or less which includes options for medical, dental, vision, pet insurance and more!
• 20 days paid time off plus 6 additional holidays and 1 floating holiday
• Annual Bonus Program
• Work life balance
• 401(k) plan with up to 4% employer match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Career advancement opportunities
• Commitment to training and providing you with the skills you need for success
• All employees receive access to 24/7 telemedicine (including mental health), short- and long-term disability and life insurance

Pay

The Pay Range: $24 per hour. Exact compensation may vary based on several factors. These factors include geographic location, experience, training, education, and local market conditions and could exceed the advertised salary range.

Schedule

The Schedule: Shifts starting as early as 5:00am Monday - Friday. Rotating weekends may be required once trained with a pay differential included.

About Us

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Taconic Biosciences is an equal-opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status, and all other categories protected by law.

Job Title

Team Coordinator Animal Production