IVF Laboratory Manager

Trans Ova Genetics • Full-time • Richland, WA, US • 3w ago

Job Description

Trans Ova Genetics is seeking a highly skilled and motivated IVF Laboratory Manager to join our team in Richland, WA! This role requires both hands-on technical expertise and strong leadership skills. As an IVF Laboratory Manager, you will be responsible for personnel management of all members within the IVF and Semen Sexing Lab. You will also be an active member in daily production associated with IVF procedures.

Our ideal candidate carries a business-centric mindset along with strong interpersonal skills with prior management experience. This ideal candidate would also value quality deliverables, client satisfaction, and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

Technical work: searching of oocytes, maturation of oocytes, preparation of semen for IVF, insemination of oocytes, oocyte stripping, embryo culture, embryo freezing, lab quality control and equipment troubleshooting and maintenance.
Supervision work: directly supervises team members in the IVF and SS Labs, carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
Responsible for ensuring the efficiency of production with an emphasis on quality.
Regular monitoring and troubleshooting production results
Management of internal and external complaints
Ensures effective communication between teams and departments.
Participate in mentoring, coaching, and training activities
Complete required training assignments, forms and other paperwork
Ensure compliance with laboratory SOPs and regulatory and export directives
Assist Regional Operations Managers with annual budget planning
Active participation in team building
Facilitate change within the lab
Follows Trans Ova’s policies and procedures.
Maintains a professional image reflective of Trans Ova’s industry position.
Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Education Requirements

A minimum of B.Sc. in Animal Science or related field with a minimum of 3 years IVF experience. Prior supervisory experience preferred.

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions

Ability to sit for long periods of time behind a microscope, in a clean lab setting. Ability to work under a laminar flow hood. Good hand to eye coordination. Handling dexterity is required for manipulation of equipment and small objects. Ability to lift up to 30 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close, distance, and peripheral vision, color recognition, depth perception, and ability to adjust to focus. Ability to work with liquid nitrogen. Some travel may be required.

Other Skills/experience

Strong attention to detail and organization.
Current on all URUS University learning assignments
Ability to work in a fast paced, team environment as well as possess effective communication skills
Strong decision-making and problem solving skills
Proven leadership skills
Willingness to develop and grow both personally and professionally
Promote a One Team approach

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 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.