Farm Operations Technician

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. eGenesis’s lead program, EGEN‑2784, a genetically engineered porcine kidney, is being evaluated in a multi‑patient Expanded Access study at MGH. The company is headquartered in Cambridge, MA and values innovation, collaboration, compassion, resilience, and passion.

About the role

The Farm Operations team is seeking a reliable member to assist with all farm activities, including operating large equipment, hay production, landscaping, and basic animal care of swine. The role requires experience with large animals and farm equipment, the ability to perform maintenance on equipment and buildings, and strong communication and teamwork skills. Physical demands include climbing, stooping, crouching, extended periods sitting on equipment, and handling/moving swine.

Responsibilities

• Operate large farm equipment at the eGenesis WI facility, including skid loaders, tractors, manure management equipment, and hay equipment for tasks such as carcass management/composting, spreading solid and liquid manure, pasture mowing, and unloading deliveries.
• Perform preventative maintenance and repairs on equipment as needed.
• Maintain landscaping and general grounds, operating lawn‑mower tractors (Zero Turn, AWD), weed whackers, leaf blowers, snowplows, and chainsaws for mowing, trimming, tree clearing/pruning, snow removal, and weed spraying.
• Conduct basic maintenance of animal and lab facilities, following preventative schedules and coordinating with vendors; operate hand tools, power tools, welding machines, and oxy‑acetylene torches.
• Participate in daily care of pigs, including cleaning, upkeep, feeding, handling, and a rotating weekend/holiday schedule.
• Enforce health and safety regulations, correct unsafe conditions, and ensure equipment is properly maintained.
• Report and investigate accidents/incidents, complete required training, forms, and paperwork.
• Adhere to eGenesis biosecurity requirements for the Main Facility and Quarantine Facility.
• Potentially work overtime hours as needed in a research animal facility.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED (minimum).
• 1+ years experience in large‑animal care and handling.
• 1+ years experience in facility and equipment maintenance.
• Working knowledge of animal husbandry (nutrition, reproduction, safety).
• Basic mechanical, electrical, and plumbing maintenance skills.
• Excellent communication, problem‑solving, organizational, and multitasking abilities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams).
• Must not have any other interaction with pigs outside of the company.
• CDL driver’s license and welding experience desired but not required.
• Strong attention to operational planning and follow‑through.
• Working knowledge of data collection and recording.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Work in farm, shop, office, laboratory, and animal‑husbandry environments under varying weather conditions.
• Frequent walking, stooping, climbing, and crouching.
• Vision requirements: close, distance, color, peripheral, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Schedule

Rotating weekend and holiday schedule required.