Registered Veterinary Technician

Job description

**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. ### PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES - 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 ### BASIC QUALIFICATIONS - 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