Supervisor Animal Production in Cambridge City

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Job DescriptionJob DescriptionLead with purpose. Guide a dedicated team in advancing animal production excellence while fostering collaboration, growth, and a culture of care.

The Location: Taconic Biosciences is seeking a Supervisor Animal Production to join our dedicated Operations team at our Cambridge City, IN site.

The Pay Range: $57,000 - $62,000. 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, however, please note that the upper end of the range is not guaranteed to be offered.

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

What we offer:

• 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 and life insurance

If you are looking for a rewarding career and the opportunity to grow, apply today!

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.

Core 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.

Education and Experience:

• 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 Requirements & 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 exertion is required such as climbing, crouching, crawling, and/or lifting items up to 50 pounds. 
• Some use of chemicals, protective measures, and/or work with heavy machinery may be required. Some exposure to occupational hazards which require routine precautions. Some exposure to extremes in temperature, outdoor weather, strong odors, and/or noise levels occurs within the work environment.

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 70 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.  If you are a respectful, compassionate individual with a can-do attitude and a desire to do the right thing, we want you to join us! 

Better Together at Taconic
Awareness, Action, & Respect. Taconic Biosciences is taking an active and intentional role in fostering a company culture that values and appreciates the uniqueness of all individuals, by promoting fairness and equity. Being you is what allows you to bring your best self to work. We are committed to making Taconic a safe and fair workplace for everyone. We are better together.  

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

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