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Clinical Technician roles in the United States are available to exchange visitors through the J-1 Trainee or Intern program category, depending on your career stage. Designated sponsor organizations issue your DS-2019 and coordinate sponsorship with your host employer, so your job search starts with finding hosts already familiar with this process.
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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 Intern shall provide animal care and upkeep 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 whenever 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
- Consistently follow all preparation, stimulation, sanitation, and identification SOPs
- Maintenance of animal related equipment and facilities
- Responsible for maintaining all aspects relative to 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
- Responsible for maintaining and keeping 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
Basic Qualifications
- 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
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 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.
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.
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 Intern shall provide animal care and upkeep 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 whenever 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
- Consistently follow all preparation, stimulation, sanitation, and identification SOPs
- Maintenance of animal related equipment and facilities
- Responsible for maintaining all aspects relative to 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
- Responsible for maintaining and keeping 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
Basic Qualifications
- 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
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 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.
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.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding J-1 Visa Sponsorship as a Clinical Technician
Document your clinical training program formally
Your J-1 Trainee application requires a detailed Training/Internship Placement Plan (T/IPP). Before approaching host employers, map your clinical competencies to specific learning objectives so the designated sponsor can approve your program quickly.
Confirm your J-1 category before applying
Current students typically qualify under the Intern category, while post-degree professionals with relevant work experience apply as Trainees. Using the wrong category delays DS-2019 issuance, so clarify your eligibility with the designated sponsor early.
Target host employers with existing sponsor relationships
Clinical facilities that have hosted J-1 exchange visitors before already understand T/IPP requirements and liability. Use Migrate Mate to filter for roles at employers with active J-1 hosting history so you avoid educating every recruiter from scratch.
Verify your host employer meets DOL wage requirements
Your compensation must align with what U.S. workers earn in equivalent clinical roles. Cross-reference the offered pay against the OFLC Wage Search tool before signing any offer, since underpaying exchange visitors can jeopardize your sponsor's designation.
Address the two-year home residency rule upfront
Clinical Technician roles with government funding or from countries on the Exchange Visitor Skills List often trigger the two-year home residency requirement under INA 212(e). Disclose your country and funding source to the designated sponsor before accepting an offer to avoid status complications later.
Align your CV to O*NET clinical technician standards
Designated sponsors and host employers assess whether your documented training matches recognized occupational standards. Format your experience and credentials against the O*NET profile for Clinical Technicians to strengthen your T/IPP and pass sponsor review faster.
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Find Clinical Technician JobsClinical Technician J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category applies to Clinical Technician roles?
The J-1 Intern category applies if you're currently enrolled in a degree or certificate program or graduated within the past 12 months. Once you've completed your degree and have relevant post-graduation work experience, you qualify under the Trainee category instead. The distinction matters because each category has different maximum program durations and T/IPP documentation requirements.
Who actually sponsors my J-1 visa, the hospital or clinic hiring me?
The hiring facility is your host employer, not your visa sponsor. Your J-1 sponsor is a U.S. Department of State-designated organization, such as CIEE, Cultural Vistas, or AIPT, that reviews your training plan, issues your DS-2019, and monitors your program compliance throughout your stay. The host employer signs the training agreement but cannot issue a DS-2019 independently.
How do I find clinical technician host employers already open to J-1 exchange visitors?
Most clinical facilities don't advertise J-1 openings through standard job postings, so generic job boards surface very few relevant results. Migrate Mate is built specifically for international candidates and surfaces U.S. employer roles aligned with exchange visitor sponsorship pathways, saving you from cold-pitching employers who have never hosted a J-1 visitor before.
Does the two-year home residency requirement affect clinical technician exchange visitors?
It can. The two-year home residency requirement under INA 212(e) applies when your J-1 program is funded by your home government or the U.S. government, or if your home country appears on the Exchange Visitor Skills List for your occupational field. Clinical and health-related occupations are frequently listed, so confirm your status with your designated sponsor before finalizing your offer.
What documents do I need before a designated sponsor can approve my clinical technician training program?
You'll need a completed Training/Internship Placement Plan signed by both you and your host employer supervisor, proof of your educational credentials or relevant professional experience, evidence of English proficiency sufficient for the clinical environment, and confirmation that your compensation meets prevailing wage standards verifiable through the OFLC Wage Search. Sponsors will not issue a DS-2019 until all these elements are in order.
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