About eGenesis
eGenesis is a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing human-compatible engineered organs to address the severe global organ shortage. The Company’s proprietary genome engineering platform enables extensive, multiplex gene edits to remove key biological barriers, add protective human transgenes, and inactivate endogenous retroviruses. EGEN-2784, a genetically engineered porcine kidney, is the Company’s lead program and is currently being evaluated in a multi-patient Expanded Access study at MGH. eGenesis is headquartered in Cambridge, MA.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Neonatal Care Technician will be responsible for animal care, cleaning, and communication between neonatal and veterinary staff. The individual in this role should be reliable, timely, and observant. This member needs to efficiently perform all required procedures overseen by the neonatal supervisor. All team members must abide by all eGenesis policies and procedures that are relevant to this position.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
Perform daily care of piglets in the eGenesis Neonatal facility:
Take daily weights and temperatures of each piglet
Clean daily following provided standard operating procedures (SOPs)
Feed piglets following provided SOPs
Observe piglets and record clinical observations
Provide recommended treatments according to veterinary instruction
Includes giving emergency care and assisting in veterinary procedures such as sedation/anesthesia, venipuncture, and euthanasia
Record all information in the dedicated databases
Interpret and report piglet health status:
Express interest in furthering knowledge pertaining to piglet health
Work with all team members to fully understand each piglet’s medical history
Communicate piglet clinical signs with supervisor and veterinary staff
Participate in department, division, and other meetings as requested
Be responsible to ensure SOP compliance:
Complete all training on SOPs relative to the position
Monitor environment for deviations from the SOPs and inform supervisor
Inform team members and supervisor if any deviations from SOPs are observed to ensure all aspects of the position are being completed correctly
Promote and adhere to safety in workplace:
Promote safety awareness
Correct unsafe acts and conditions and ensure equipment is properly maintained
Report and investigate all accidents/incidents
Inspect own area and take remedial action to minimize or eliminate hazards
Complete required training assignments, forms, and other paperwork
Ensure compliance with company biosecurity practices to safeguard health of neonatal animals
Promote and adhere to the eGenesis animal welfare policies:
Follow all applicable regulatory requirements (USDA, FDA, OLAW) regarding animal welfare and ensure humane care according to the Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals and the Animal Welfare Act
This position requires that staff work occasional overnight and weekend shifts on a rotating basis shared with other staff, with comp time to accommodate for these schedule changes. As essential personnel, limited on-call or availability for emergency response may occasionally be required.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Exposure to animal handling and basic animal health concerns. Knowledge of equipment disinfection and infection control practices
An eagerness to learn or further knowledge relating to animal health
Attention to detail and problem-solving skills
Excellent communication and teamwork skills
Proficiency in MS Office
Schedule flexibility
AALAS certification (preferred)
1+ years of relevant experience in animal research or veterinary care (preferred)
Knowledge and expertise of veterinary procedures (preferred)
Knowledge and expertise in animal research (preferred)
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Able to handle piglets ranging from 1 to 50 kilograms.
Able to stand and perform cleaning
Must wear personal protective equipment (PPE)
WORK ENVIRONMENT
This position operates in multiple environments including office environment (working with computers and printers for documentation purposes), laboratory environment (performing sample collections in pigs and communicating with veterinary staff for sample processing), and farm environment (may be required to use hazardous chemicals, cleaning fecal matter, and operating in dusty environments).
TOTAL REWARDS
eGenesis is proud to offer competitive compensation including base pay and annual bonus. We take great care in offering our employees excellent benefits including:
Medical insurance (80% company paid)
Dental insurance (80% company paid)
Vision insurance (100% company paid)
401k with a company match
Paid time off and paid sick time
Paid holidays
