Animal Care Technician

eGenesis • Full-time • United States • USD $45.76k - USD $54.08k / year • 3m ago

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

The Animal Care Technician 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 procedures. As 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 when 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
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
Adhere to eGenesis biosecurity requirements

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

0-3+ years of hands-on livestock handling or relevant animal research experience
Highschool diploma or equivalent, Bachelors degree or Masters degree in relevant animal science field
Working knowledge of farm equipment is beneficial but not required
Must not have any other interaction with pigs outside of the company
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite is beneficial but not required
Time management skills and the ability to prioritize work
Attention to detail and problem-solving skills
Excellent communication

Strong organizational skills with the ability to multi-task
Knowledge of swine operations is beneficial but not required

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND 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 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.

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: