Trans Ova Genetics has an exciting opportunity to join the team as a Professional Services Embryologist in Chillicothe, MO! Our ideal candidate for this position is someone who is passionate about livestock, reproductive technology, and thrives off client satisfaction. In this role, you would have the opportunity to apply embryology not only in the laboratory, but also on farm. The Professional Services Embryologist plays a vital role in the success of our on-farm trips by providing laboratory and chute-side support for services such as OPUs, embryo transfers, and flush procedures. This position also assists in laboratory procedures in-clinic procedures in Chillicothe, MO and is responsible for building and maintaining relationships with our clients.
Trans Ova Genetics provides in-depth training that provides a solid foundation prior to supporting client production. As a member of this team, up to 60% travel would be required during the busy season of February-July/November-December and approximately 15% travel during the off-season. This full time opportunity is available immediately and offers benefits such as flexible scheduling, paid time off, 401K, insurance, and many other amazing perks!
Key Responsibilities:
- Coordinates and schedules on farm trips and trip to other Trans Ova day centers.
- Maintains good relationships with Trans Ova clients, including following up and calling on clients.
- Actively seeks new business opportunities.
- Assists veterinarians or flush technicians.
- Sets up filters, medias and supplies used during the collection of embryos and oocytes.
- Prepares, sets up, and organizes work area.
- Prepares flush, holding, wash and freezing medias, and mat, and aspiration media.
- Appropriately rinses, searches, washes, and accurately grades embryos according to IETS protocols.
- Freezes embryos for storage in liquid nitrogen.
- Oocyte searching and evaluation for IVF.
- Maintains good laboratory techniques and follows lab protocol including good aseptic technique to prevent contamination.
- Monitors and records temperatures, lot numbers, and other appropriate information.
- Appropriately labels straws, canes and goblets according to Trans Ova policy and IETS protocol.
- Completes documentation of pertinent information in daily log book.
- Review and records results accurately.
- Keeps accurate inventory and reorders supplies when needed.
- Monitors and fills nitrogen storage tanks when needed.
- Communicates with sales, marketing, veterinarians, recipient herdsman and embryologist manager.
- Communicates openly and honestly with team members and supervisor.
- Inputs data from flushes, aspirations and transfers on farm and in clinic.
- Records incoming and outing embryos.
- Maintains embryo inventories.
- Follows Trans Ova’s policies.
- Maintains a professional image reflective of Trans Ova’s industry position.
Other duties as assigned by supervisor.
Education Requirements:
Bachelor's Degree in Agricultural related studies or Biology or a Veterinary Technician degree.
Physical Requirements/Working Conditions:
- Ability to travel during seasonal spikes up to five days a week.
- Ability to put in long days (up to 14+ hours) during the seasonal spikes.
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
- Ability to sit for long periods of time.
Good hand/eye coordination.
Other skills/experience:
- Must have valid driver’s license.
- Must be able to operate a company vehicle.
- Good communication and client service skills.