Egenesisbio19d ago

Farm Operations Intern

Greater Madison, WI AreaInternshipentry

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About eGenesis eGenesis is a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing human-compatible engineered organs to address the severe global organ shortage.

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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.

POSITION SUMMARY

We are seeking a reliable member to join the eGenesis Farm Operations Team as a Farm Operations Intern and assist in all farm activities including operating large equipment, hay production, landscaping, and basic animal care of swine. To be successful in this internship, you should have experience working with farm equipment. Experience with hand tools and power tools is required. This position requires working a rotating weekend schedule. You will thrive on the Farm Operations Team if you are detail-oriented with strong communication skills and have the ability to work as a team and individually.

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

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

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.