Job Description
Trans Ova Genetics is seeking a Semen Sexing Lab Technician to join their team in Fort Scott, KS! This position will support the precision and quality of our laboratory operations. In this role, you’ll work with advanced equipment such as the MoFlo cell sorter, perform detailed sample preparation and analysis, and ensure accurate data tracking and inventory management.
As a Semen Sexing Lab Technician, you are responsible for assisting other semen lab technicians with all duties associated with production in the semen lab, as well as data entry and communication with other team members. If you’re detail-oriented and eager to grow your skills in a lab setting, we’d love to hear from you!
Responsibilities
- Daily moflo calibration.
- Moflo start-up.
- Moflo alignment.
- Moflo drop delay.
- Sample preparation.
- Motility assessments before and after sorting process.
- Determination of sample concentration using hemacytometers.
- Sample mixing and staining.
- Sorting samples on the moflo.
- Validating sire name and semen type.
- Sort rate and sort gate determination.
- Data tracking for all sorts.
- Moflo cleaning and shutdown.
- Semen inventory management.
- Pull semen for all fertilizations.
- Pull semen for shipments.
- Inventory incoming semen and enter in OvaDrive.
- Preparation of necessary lab supplies, lab cleanliness and equipment maintenance.
- Follows Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) as determined by Trans Ova Genetics and strives for improving personal performance.
- Communicates openly and honestly with fellow team members and supervisor.
- Follows Trans Ova’s policies and procedures.
- Maintains a professional image reflective of Trans Ova’s industry position.
Education Requirements
- 2 or 4 year degree in a science related field preferred.
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 9 operating companies in 17 countries and employs approximately 2,400 people.
