Swine Neonatal Care Technician

About EGenesiseGenesis 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 SummaryThe 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 pigletClean daily following provided standard operating procedures (SOPs)Feed piglets following provided SOPsObserve piglets and record clinical observationsProvide recommended treatments according to veterinary instructionIncludes giving emergency care and assisting in veterinary procedures such as sedation/anesthesia, venipuncture, and euthanasiaRecord all information in the dedicated databasesInterpret and report piglet health status:Express interest in furthering knowledge pertaining to piglet healthWork with all team members to fully understand each piglet’s medical historyCommunicate piglet clinical signs with supervisor and veterinary staffParticipate in department, division, and other meetings as requestedBe responsible to ensure SOP compliance:Complete all training on SOPs relative to the positionMonitor environment for deviations from the SOPs and inform supervisorInform team members and supervisor if any deviations from SOPs are observed to ensure all aspects of the position are being completed correctlyPromote and adhere to safety in workplace:Promote safety awarenessCorrect unsafe acts and conditions and ensure equipment is properly maintainedReport and investigate all accidents/incidents Inspect own area and take remedial action to minimize or eliminate hazardsComplete required training assignments, forms, and other paperworkEnsure compliance with company biosecurity practices to safeguard health of neonatal animalsPromote 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 ActThis 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 requiredBasic QualificationsExposure to animal handling and basic animal health concerns. Knowledge of equipment disinfection and infection control practicesAn eagerness to learn or further knowledge relating to animal healthAttention to detail and problem-solving skillsExcellent communication and teamwork skillsProficiency in MS OfficeSchedule flexibilityAALAS 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 DEMANDSAble to handle piglets ranging from 1 to 50 kilogramsAble to stand and perform cleaningMust wear personal protective equipment (PPE)WORK ENVIRONMENTThis 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 REWARDSeGenesis 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 matchPaid time off and paid sick timePaid holidaysWe may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.