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.
At eGenesis, our core values—innovation, collaboration, compassion, resilience, and passion—are at the center of how we work. We engineer hope and bring passion to everything we do. We collaborate and learn from one another, combining diverse expertise to tackle complex challenges. We innovate boldly, pushing boundaries and science to new heights. where no pig organ has gone before. With resilience, we navigate challenges and celebrate progress together. And in all we do, we lead with compassion—for our patients, our people, and our pigs.
POSITION SUMMARY The veterinary services team supports the health, welfare, and regulatory compliance of swine herds housed in the Designated Pathogen Free (DPF) and Source Animal Facility (SAF) at the eGenesis site in Northwest Indiana. The team ensures standardized veterinary medical care, surgical excellence, herd health management, regulatory compliance, and adherence to GMP requirements. The Registered Veterinary Technician reports to the Director of Veterinary Services, Animal Resource Veterinarian or Clinical Veterinarian and serves primarily a support role to the Veterinarian Team in the Source Animal Facility (SAF) and Designated Pathogen Free facility (DPF). This position will provide support for daily animal care, surgical readiness and sanitation for program procedures, procurement, inventory management, GMP compliance and documentation. eGenesis is committed to supporting ongoing professional development and supports the Registered Veterinary Technician's licensure fees, continuing education, and annual conference attendance.Surgical support including surgical suite preparation, anesthesia monitoring, documentation and recovery management
Equipment maintenance and coordination with Facilities team
Conduct weekly medication inventory
Controlled substances access and documentation
Manage inventory tracking and requisition and participate in semi-annual inventory review meetings
Assist with training animal care personnel
Neonatal monitoring and C-section support
Provide daily animal care and observations including administering medications, vaccines & treatments
Bridge communication between animal care and veterinary teams
Maintain procurement suite readiness
Maintain GMP compliance and documentation
Complete submission forms for diagnostic testing
Calendar management of veterinary activities
Follow safe work practices and safety procedures
Promote and adhere to eGenesis, IACUC and USDA animal care policies
Veterinary Technician Certification
Over 1 - 3 years of veterinary tech experience
Experience in livestock surgery preferred
Excellent time management skills and the ability to prioritize work
Attention to detail and problem-solving skills
Excellent communication skills
Strong organizational skills with the ability to multi-task
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
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 employee frequently 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.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
This job operates in multiple environments, including office, laboratory, surgery, necropsy, and animal husbandry 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 and operate in a dusty environment.
POSITION SUMMARY The veterinary services team supports the health, welfare, and regulatory compliance of swine herds housed in the Designated Pathogen Free (DPF) and Source Animal Facility (SAF) at the eGenesis site in Northwest Indiana. The team ensures standardized veterinary medical care, surgical excellence, herd health management, regulatory compliance, and adherence to GMP requirements. The Registered Veterinary Technician reports to the Director of Veterinary Services, Animal Resource Veterinarian or Clinical Veterinarian and serves primarily a support role to the Veterinarian Team in the Source Animal Facility (SAF) and Designated Pathogen Free facility (DPF). This position will provide support for daily animal care, surgical readiness and sanitation for program procedures, procurement, inventory management, GMP compliance and documentation. eGenesis is committed to supporting ongoing professional development and supports the Registered Veterinary Technician's licensure fees, continuing education, and annual conference attendance.