What are the responsibilities and job description for the Farm Operations Intern position at eGenesis?
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.
\n- 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