Job Description

TARGAN is advancing the future of animal health and food production. We’re looking for a passionate and experienced Research Veterinarian with deep expertise in poultry and swine health to join our interdisciplinary team. This role is instrumental in shaping our veterinary strategy, supporting product development, and leading field trials to bring transformative biotechnology solutions to market. You’ll work at the intersection of animal science, biotechnology, and engineering, contributing to our mission of delivering scalable, welfare-conscious solutions that improve food systems worldwide.

🧪 Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support field trials and in vivo research focused on poultry and swine health.
• Provide veterinary oversight, including post-mortem evaluations and trial assessments.
• Develop and implement research protocols and ensure compliance with USDA regulations and animal welfare standards.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to design and test novel delivery devices for vaccines and biologics.
• Serve as a veterinary expert in cross-functional teams, offering insight into vaccine strategy and disease prevention.
• Represent TARGAN at industry conferences and collaborate with academic and commercial partners.
• Drive continuous improvement in animal welfare, biosecurity, and research ethics (3Rs).
• Support development of biological assays and contribute to regulatory submissions (e.g., USDA CVB safety/efficacy studies).

🎓 Qualifications

• DVM from an AVMA-accredited institution; licensed to practice in the U.S.
• 5–10 years of veterinary experience in poultry or swine, ideally in research or commercial settings.
• Proven track record in leading animal health studies and regulatory compliance.
• Familiarity with LIMS, Power BI, and Microsoft Excel preferred.
• Deep knowledge of infectious diseases, vaccine protocols, and treatment programs in poultry and swine.
• Strong project leadership, organizational, and communication skills.
• Experience with budgeting, cross-functional collaboration, and stakeholder engagement.

🌍 Working Environment & Travel

• Based in a hybrid flex-space facility (offices, lab, manufacturing floor) and on-site at hatcheries, farms, and other livestock operations.
• Some travel required for field work, partner visits, conferences, and product launches.

💡 Why Join TARGAN?

At TARGAN, you won’t just be part of a research team—you’ll help shape how the global food supply meets tomorrow’s demands. Join us to work on innovative biotech solutions that are ethical, scalable, and impactful.

Apply today and help us transform animal agriculture.

All the above duties and responsibilities are essential job functions for which reasonable accommodation will be made. All job requirements listed indicate the minimum level of knowledge, skills, and/or ability deemed necessary to perform the job proficiently. This job description is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties and responsibilities or requirements. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as requested by their supervisor. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" relationship.

Please Note: To 3rd Party Search Firms/Employment Agencies: All inquiries must be directed to careers@targan.com. Please do not call or email any TARGAN employee about current or future job openings. All resumes submitted by search firms or employment agencies to any employee at TARGAN via email, telephone, social media, or other means will be deemed to be the sole property of TARGAN unless the firm submitting the resume has previously entered into a written agreement with TARGAN regarding recruitment services and has been approved by Human Resources to work on an open position. TARGAN will not pay any fee or remuneration concerning candidates without complying with this requirement.

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