Animal Care Technician Intern
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Job Location:
Madison, OH - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
5 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Department:
Job Summary
About eGenesis
eGenesis is aclinical-stage biotechnology company developing human-compatible engineered organs to address the severe global organ shortage. The Companys proprietary genome engineering platform enables extensive multiplex gene edits to remove key biological barriers add protective human transgenes and inactivate endogenous retroviruses. EGEN-2784 agenetically engineered porcine kidney is the Companys lead program and is currently being evaluated in amulti-patient Expanded Access study at MGH. eGenesis is headquartered in Cambridge MA.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Animal Care Technician Intern shall provide animal care and upkeep animal areas in accordance with the company standard operating procedure. This position will assist other personnel in all animal-related projects and part of the broader Animal Care Team you will collaborate with Farm Operations Team members to ensure all farm activities are completed according to eGenesis standards and guidelines. This position will be expected to be involved in a weekend rotating shift schedule.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Feeding and cleaning of all animals and housing facilities
- Closely observe animals whenever working with them and report any unusual conditions immediately to Vet Staff/direct supervisor
- Assist in safe animal handling and movements
- Maintain high standard of animal care and welfare
- Consistently follow all preparation stimulation sanitation and identification SOPs
- Maintenance of animal related equipment and facilities
- Responsible for maintaining all aspects relative to research animal care health and treatment
- Follow instructions and recommendations for animal treatments in accordance with on-site Vet Staff direction
- Support Vet Staff with the preparation of animals undergoing surgeries
- Responsible for maintaining and keeping health and herd management records
- Perform estrus synchronization injection/administration of hormones and heat checking/estrus detection
- Promote and adhere to safety in the workplace by following safe work practices and enforcing health and safety regulations
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Working knowledge of farm equipment
- 1 years of experience in large animal care and handling
- Proficiency in MS Office
- Time management and the ability to prioritize work
- Attention to detail and problem-solving
- Excellent communication
- Strong organization with the ability to multi-task
- Knowledge of swine operations
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT
While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to work in different environments including farm shop office and animal husbandry environments in varying weather conditions. The employeefrequently is required to be walking stooping climbing and crouching. Employees are regularly expected to lift objects 30-60lbs multiple times throughout the day. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision distance vision color vision peripheral vision depth perception and ability to adjust to focus.
We 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.
Required Experience:
Intern
