Team Coordinator Animal Production

Join our dedicated team and take a role in ensuring exceptional animal care and production standards. Be part of a mission‑driven environment where teamwork and excellence make a difference every day.

Cambridge City, IN site.

$24 per hour. Exact compensation may vary based on geographic location, experience, training, education, and local market conditions. The upper end of the range is not guaranteed.

Shifts start as early as 5:00 am Monday‑Friday. Rotating weekends may be required once trained, with a pay differential included.

• Insurance within 30 days or less, including 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
• 24/7 telemedicine (including mental health), short‑ and long‑term disability and life insurance

As a Team Coordinator in Animal Production, you will play a key role in ensuring the seamless daily operations of the animal care team. The position involves training and motivating staff, coordinating supplies, and maintaining compliance with SOPs. You will lead by example, conduct audits, facilitate communication through daily huddles, and drive production goals. Additionally, you will support data entry, record‑keeping, and create key documents while fostering a positive and collaborative work environment.

• Assist supervisory staff in training new employees.
• Back up animal care technicians as required.
• Coordinate and order supplies.
• Enter information into databases.
• Inform supervisor or manager of problems.
• Audit the work of Animal Care Technicians, including line audits, SOP compliance, record‑keeping, and packing accuracy.
• Ensure production goals are met, initiating 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.

• Associate degree (A.A.) from a two‑year college or technical school, or equivalent technical/managerial experience.
• Preferred certifications: AALAS, LVT/CVT.
• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience and/or training.
• Proficient in verbal and written communication at all organizational levels.
• Effective in one‑on‑one or small group settings.
• Good listening skills and ability to understand others’ points of view.

• Regular physical activity: climbing, crouching, crawling, and lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Work with chemicals, heavy machinery, and protective measures, with exposure to occupational hazards.
• Environment may involve extremes in temperature, outdoor conditions, strong odors, and elevated noise levels.

Employees may be exposed to allergens in the workplace, even if the position does not involve direct handling of animals or bedding. Those with preexisting allergies or asthma may be particularly sensitive, but anyone can react.

With a history of over 70 years of excellence, Taconic Biosciences is a global team of problem‑solvers that develop research strategies to accelerate disease prevention and treatment. Employees worldwide deliver solutions while caring for each other and our animals.

Awareness, Action, & Respect. Taconic Biosciences fosters a culture that values and appreciates all individuals, promoting fairness and equity. We are committed to making the workplace safe and fair for everyone.

Entry level

Full‑time

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