Associate Veterinarian

Requirements

• DVM or VMD from AVMA-accredited institution; may substitute completion of ECFVG program for graduates of non-AVMA schools
• 1-3 years experience as clinical veterinarian working with large animals, preferably swine
• License to practice veterinary medicine in at least one state; must attain Indiana licensure within 6 months of hire
• DEA Registration for maintenance of controlled drugs on site
• USDA Accreditation Category II
• Working knowledge of regulatory compliance and GMP guidelines
• Must be willing to accept significant learning challenges inherent in a first-in-class biotechnology startup
• Excellent organizational and time management skills and the ability to prioritize work, with attention to detail and resolve to approach problems as an opportunity
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Interpersonal skills necessary to manage others

Additional Information

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 veterinary services team supports the health, welfare, and regulatory compliance of swine herds housed in the Designated Pathogen Free (DPF) and Source Animal Facility (SAF) at eGenesis. The team ensures standardized veterinary medical care, surgical excellence, herd health management, regulatory compliance, and adherence to GMP requirements. The Associate Veterinarian reports to the Director of Veterinary Services and serves primarily a clinical role in the SAF and participates frequently in the broader programs for animal health including adventitious agents surveillance, vaccine and sentinel programs. In this role, you will provide clinical and regulatory support for GMP donor production, surgical support for GMP donor production, and participate in Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee and USDA inspections. The Associate Veterinarian participates in the weekly veterinarian on-call schedule. The Clinical Veterinarian serves as back up to the ART Veterinarian and Director of Veterinary Services when necessary, in roles for which they will be cross trained. PHYSICAL DEMANDS While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit, stand, walk, reach with hands or arms, lift, and operate a computer. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust to focus. The employee frequently is required to lift laboratory supplies and equipment within the daily routine. The employee will be required to handle and work with large animals on a daily basis. WORK ENVIRONMENT This position will be required to shower-in into the animal facility to perform the required tasks. This position operates in multiple environments, including office, laboratory, and animal husbandry environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, copy machines, filing cabinets, and fax machines.

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