eGenesis
Farm Operations Intern
TLDR
Assist in all farm activities including operating large equipment, hay production, landscaping, and basic animal care, while adhering to biosecurity requirements.
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.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
Operation of large farm equipment such as skid loaders, tractors, manure management equipment, and hay equipment
Activities involving the above may include but are not limited to carcass management/composting, spreading solid and liquid manure, pasture and lawn mowing, and unloading deliveries
Interest in performing and/or learning preventative maintenance on equipment, animal facilities, and lab facilities, and repairs when needed
Responsible for landscaping and general grounds upkeep, i.e. operation of lawn mower, weedwhacker, leaf blower, and chainsaw
Participate in daily care of pigs at the animal facilities, including cleaning and upkeep of the facility
Follow safe work practices, correct unsafe acts and condition
Adhere to eGenesis biosecurity requirements
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
WORK ENVIRONMENT AND 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.
eGenesis develops innovative genome engineering technologies aimed at providing safe and effective organ solutions for patients facing organ failure. Our focus is on creating alternatives that can make organ transplants more accessible and reliable, significantly improving patients' quality of life.
- Founded
- Founded 2015
- Employees
- 90 employees
- Total raised
- $140M raised