Our team is hiring for an IVF Lab Tech! You will play a key role in advancing reproductive technology and genetic progress in livestock.
Key Responsibilities
- Evaluate, grade, and freeze embryos
- Prepare fertilization materials and culture plates
- Fertilization and culture plate preparation
- Handle and prepare semen for IVF procedures
- Maintain accurate records and complete data entry
- Support quality control processes and embryology training
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in animal science or a related field, or Veterinary Technician degree
- Ability to sit for long periods of time behind a microscope, in a lab setting.
- Good hand-eye coordination and ability to perform precise laboratory work
- Strong attention to detail and organization.
- Knowledge of the cattle industry is preferred.
- Works effectively in a team as well as alone.
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.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in animal science or related field, or Veterinary Technician degree
- Ability to sit for long periods behind a microscope in a lab setting
- Good hand-eye coordination and ability to perform precise laboratory work
- Strong attention to detail and organization
- Knowledge of the cattle industry
- Works effectively in a team as well as independently
What We Do
We Create Value We do more than produce and market semen from high caliber sires. We aim to create value for farmers by striving to understand each farm’s individual needs and goals. Our innovative genetic programs and reproductive services make the difference at the farm level. Using customized programs, specific to each producer's needs, we promise to improve individual herd profitability. We Build Trust Trust is built on the foundation to provide top quality products and services that deliver on their promise. We commit to providing such programs and services every day. Our unique product development testing standards are the most rigorous and accurate in the world, and are the clearest statement of our commitment to gaining your trust. We Deliver Results Our people, who have a passion for the business, can be counted on to deliver beyond expectation. We consistently deliver high impact genetic results and strategies to maximize herd profitability. We provide services to improve each farm's reproductive performance and capitalize on genetic investments. We take our responsibility seriously – to deliver excellence through our products, programs and services that generate profit for the progressive farms we work with around the world.
