Director, Research Donor Facility
Director, Research Donor Facility
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10-08-2025
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Job Description
COMPANY MISSION
At eGenesis we aspire to deliver safe and effective human transplantable cells tissue and organs utilizing the latest advancements in genome editing.
POSITION SUMMARY
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Director Research Donor Facility to oversee the daily operations of our research facility. You will be responsible for managing all aspects of the facility ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations and standards and supporting our research this role you will both directly and indirectly lead the staff in the Research Donor facility to ensure a reliable supply for eGenesis research needs and to support clinical trials. You will also collaborate with Quality Regulatory and Clinical Operations to produce safe and effective drug products. This role is crucial in maintaining a safe efficient and humane environment for both animals and staff.
- Oversee holistic day-to-day operations and management of the research pig facility
- Oversee the day-to-day operations and management of the research pig facility ensuring it runs efficiently and effectively
- Collaborate with architects engineers and other stakeholders in the planning and design of new or renovated facilities
- Ensure that the facility complies with all applicable regulatory requirements and industry standards including biosecurity protocols and animal welfare guidelines
- Ensuring compliance with standards through the monitoring and recording of all work processes
- Oversee production of research animals provide facility reports to leadership and propose risk mitigation strategies as needed
- Oversee the inventory management of all supplies including feed bedding and equipment
- Ensure all supplies are stored properly and used efficiently to minimize waste
- Develop and implement protocols for the care feeding and housing of pigs to ensure their well-being in close collaboration with the Animal Resources Managers and the Veterinarian staff
- Monitor animal health and coordinate with veterinarians to address any health concerns
- Manage donor production monitoring of pregnancy and care of piglets
- Report unsafe acts and conditions and ensure equipment is maintained correctly
- Report all accidents/incidents
- Inspect work area and take remedial action to minimize or eliminate hazards such as completing required training assignments forms and other paperwork
- As essential personnel occasional animal work outside of normal business hours or availability for emergency response may be required but very limited
- Participate in developing a breeding strategy to produce our drug product
- Maintain accurate records of production and facility operations
- Ensure compliance with all relevant local state and federal regulations including those related to animal welfare biosecurity and environmental impact
- Writing and reviewing SOPs
- Participate in IACUC meetings and inspections
- Prepare for and participate in facility inspections and audits
- Responsible for people leadership of the entire site and specifically direct reports to include development and coaching goal setting performance reviews conflict resolution and overall adherence to company procedures and policies
Facility Management:
Animal Care and Welfare:
Promote and adhere to safety in the workplace:
Compliance and Record Keeping:
People Leadership:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelors degree in Animal Science Veterinary Science or a related field; equivalent experience may be considered
- 10 years of experience in animal facility management preferably in a pig or livestock facility
- Strong knowledge of animal welfare standards biosecurity protocols and relevant regulations
- 10 years of demonstrated proven leadership of a diverse team
- Excellent organizational and problem-solving abilities
- Strong communication skills both written and verbal
- Proficiency in using facility management software and maintaining accurate records
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience in pig husbandry and care
- Proficiency in facility design
- Certification in Animal Welfare or a related field
TOTAL REWARDS
- eGenesis is proud to offer competitive compensation including annual base salary annual bonus and opportunity for overtime
- Medical insurance (up to 90% company paid)
- Dental insurance (up to 90% company paid)
- Vision insurance (100% company paid)
- 401k with a company match
- Paid time off and paid sick time
- Paid holidays
PHYSICAL DEMPANDS
While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to talk or listen. The employee frequently is required to sit stand walk reach with hands or arms lift files and operate a computer. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision distance vision color vision peripheral vision depth perception and ability to adjust to focus. The employee frequently is required to lift laboratory supplies and equipment within the daily routine. Occasionally the employee may be required to handle and work with large animals.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
This job operates in multiple environments including office laboratory and animal husbandry/farm environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers phones copy machines filing cabinets and fax machines. This job may require the use of hazardous chemicals conduct sample collection on livestock exposure to varying temperatures noise levels and odors and operating in a dusty environment.
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
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