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Animal Care Technician

EgenesisbioNorthwest, Indiana3h ago

COMPANY MISSION

eGenesis is dedicated to giving patients with organ failure a second chance at life by harnessing the power of genome engineering to create safe, effective, and readily available solutions.

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:

- Medical insurance (80% company paid)

- Dental insurance (80% company paid)

- Vision insurance (100% company paid)

- 401k with a company match

- Paid time off and paid sick time

- Paid holidays

Animal Care Technician

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

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