Animal Care Technician

eGenesis; Alabama; On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance (90% company paid)

Dental insurance (90% company paid)

Vision insurance (100% company paid)

401k with a company match

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

A biotechnology company in Alabama is looking for an Animal Care Technician responsible for the care and upkeep of animals. The role includes feeding, cleaning, and maintaining animal health. Candidates should have livestock handling experience and a relevant educational background. Benefits include competitive compensation, medical, dental, and vision insurance, along with a 401k plan. Weekend rotating shifts are expected.

Qualifications

• 0-3+ years of hands-on livestock handling or relevant animal research experience.
• High-school diploma or equivalent; Bachelor's or Master's degree in relevant field preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Feed and clean all animals and housing facilities.
• Observe animals and report any unusual conditions immediately.
• Maintain high standards of animal care and welfare.

Skills

Livestock handling

Time management

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor's degree in animal science

Master's degree in animal science

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Farm equipment

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.

Position Summary

The Animal Care Technician shall provide animal care and upkeep of 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
• Maintain animal related equipment and facilities
• Be responsible for all aspects of 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
• Maintain and keep 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
• High‑school 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 skills
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to multi‑task
• Knowledge of swine operations is beneficial but not required

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK 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 must walk, stoop, climb, and crouch. 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 the ability to adjust 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 (90% company paid)
• Dental insurance (90% company paid)
• Vision insurance (100% company paid)
• 401k with a company match
• Paid time off and paid sick time
• Paid holidays

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.