Swine Research Barn Manager & Project Lead

Job overview

The Swine Research Barn Manager & Project Lead is an onsite, full-time role in Pipestone, MN, with a salary of $50,000–$60,000 per year. The role supports PIPESTONE’s applied research work for the pork industry. The position oversees research trials from concept through completion while managing daily animal care operations. It contributes to swine-production research by coordinating trial activities and maintaining animal welfare, data integrity, and biosecurity standards.

What you'll do

• Lead and execute swine research trials
• manage daily barn operations and animal care
• collect, analyze, and oversee research data
• coordinate protocols, sample collection, and trial activities
• train team members on research procedures and best practices
• work with industry leaders, veterinarians, and research sponsors.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

swine research

barn manager

project lead

pipestone mn

pipestone

animal care

research trials

data integrity

biosecurity

$50k–$60k/year

every-third-weekend rotation

occasional overnight travel

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Paid single health insurance
• family plans available
• dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• paid time off and holidays
• retirement plan.

Why this role

Every-third-weekend rotation is required; occasional overnight travel; animal science degree and sow or wean-to-finish experience preferred; valid driver’s license required.

About the employer

PIPESTONE is hiring for this role. Industry: Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology). Sector: 54.