Job Description
Position Purpose: As a Commercial Professional Services Embryologist, you will be responsible for setting up work areas, assisting veterinarians chute side, and other daily lab activities. You will also be responsible for all lab procedures concentrating on OPU oocyte searching, thawing vitrified embryos, and assisting embryo transfer technicians. Travel is also required for this position.
Key Responsibilities
- Travel to other commercial project locations to provide production support.
- Oocyte searching and evaluation for IVF.
- Set up filters, medias and supplies used during the collection of embryos.
- Appropriately thaw, grade, and load vitrified embryos.
- Appropriately rinses, searches, washes, and accurately grades embryos according to IETS protocols.
- Freeze embryos for storage in liquid nitrogen.
- Maintain good laboratory techniques and follows lab protocol.
- Monitor and record temperatures, lot numbers, and other appropriate information.
- Appropriately labels straws, canes and goblets according to Trans Ova policy and IETS protocol.
- Review and records results accurately.
- Monitor and fill nitrogen storage tanks when needed.
- Communicate openly and honestly with team members and supervisor.
- Record incoming and outing embryos and maintaining accurate embryo inventory.
- Keep accurate supply inventory and reorders as needed.
- Maintain a clean and organized work area.
- Follow Trans Ova’s policies
- Maintain a professional image reflective of Trans Ova’s industry position.
- Other duties as assigned by supervisor.
Education Requirements
B.S. in Animal Science or Biology or a Veterinary Technician degree.
Physical Requirements/Working Conditions
Ability to travel up to 50% of the time to the following locations: Texas, Michigan, Iowa, and Minnesota.
Ability to put in long days (up to 12 hours).
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
Ability to sit and stand for long periods of time.
Other Skills/experience
Must have valid driver’s license.
Must be able to operate a company vehicle.
Good communication and client service skills.
About Us
Trans Ova Genetics, a member of the URUS Group, provides industry-leading reproductive technologies and expertise to cattle breeders through a unique professional services team that works closely with clients to understand their breeding goals and ultimately help clients advance and extend superior genetics. Trans Ova Genetics understands the process that will help multiply a herd’s genetic success. Reproductive technologies such as embryo transfer, in-vitro fertilization (IVF), sexed-semen, genetic preservation, and cloning are considered the reproductive “tools” available for breeders looking to achieve specific breeding and reproductive goals. Internationally recognized as a source of superior animal husbandry and reproductive expertise, Trans Ova Genetics offers an integrated system of regional centers, satellite stations, and on-farm application of reproductive technologies.
Trans Ova's headquarters are in Sioux Center, Iowa, but we have many offices and satellite centers across the country. On-going research and applied science allow Trans Ova Genetics to develop and implement new technologies to help move the science of bovine genetic improvement forward. Trans Ova is dedicated to meeting the requirements of their customers and to continual improvement.
TOG has deep roots in the industry through its origin within the URUS family of companies. URUS is a holding company with cooperative and private ownership and is positioned at the heart of the dairy and beef industry. Its family of companies include AgSource, Alta Genetics, GENEX, Genetics Australia, Leachman Cattle, Jetstream, PEAK, SCCL, Trans Ova Genetics and VAS , with each having its own unique identity, products, and services. These companies work globally to provide cutting-edge dairy and beef genetics, customized reproductive services, dairy management information to take producers to the frontline of progressive dairy farming, and an array of products and services to help bovines reach their full genetic potential. URUS Group has 26 operating companies in 15 countries and employs approximately 2,400 people.
