Job Description

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About Trans Ova Genetics

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 \xe2\x80\x9ctools\xe2\x80\x9d 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 allows Trans Ova Genetics to develop and implement new technologies that will help move the science of bovine genetic improvement forward. Trans Ova is dedicated to meeting the requirements of their customers and to continual improvement.

The Opportunity

We are seeking an IVF Embryologist devoted to providing support and education to our 9 laboratories located across the country. The members of our IVF team are leading professionals in fertility and embryology, which is vital to Trans Ova Genetics and our ability to aid in the reproductive goals of our clients. This role would offer support when a laboratory is experiencing an increase in production while occasionally providing training and oversight to new members of the IVF team.

This role would provide 75% travel services for production assistance and would serve at their home lab when not traveling. This position would have the opportunity to educate new personnel with cross training in the different areas of IVF while also providing new techniques and continued education.

Our ideal candidate will be based out of any of our 9 laboratories listed below. They would have 5+ years\' experience. Possessing a passion for education, aiding in success, and striving for excellence is strongly desired in this role.

• Sioux Center, IA
• Boonsboro, MD
• Lawrenceville, GA
• Dumas, TX
• Bryan, TX
• Madison, WI
• Turlock, CA
• Richland, WA
• Twin Falls, ID

• Oocyte searching and grading for maturation.
• Fertilization and culture plate preparation.
• Semen handling and preparation for IVF.
• Fertilization of oocytes.
• Assist in maintaining semen and embryo inventory.
• Embryo stripping and culture.
• IVF embryo grading and loading for transfer or shipping.
• Embryo Freezing.
• Recordkeeping/Data Entry.
• Be fully cross trained on both Fert and Embryo sides of the IVF lab, or willing to complete cross training within 6 months of taking position.
• Traveling:

• Up to 75% of time devoted to traveling to labs for production or training purposes.
• Assist in home lab when not traveling.
• Education & Training:

• Aid the lab director in small scale projects or tests.
• Assisting Trans Ova Genetics University or educating new personnel in their home labs with cross training or new techniques

• BS degree or higher
• 2+ years\' experience in the IVF field
• Preference to be based out of one of the 9 IVF labs but will consider other locations for the right applicant.
• Must be cross trained and proficient in all areas of IVF and Trans Ova Genetics protocols or be willing to reach that goal within 6 months of taking the position.
• Have a teacher\'s spirit.
• Be flexible and adaptable to changing situations.
• Desire to help teams succeed.
• Interpersonal intelligence and have a sense of what is needed in changing situations or personnel.
• Strong attention to detail and organization.
• Have a high level of integrity and produce quality work.
• Be willing to travel 2-3 weeks at a time.

• Ability to sit for long periods of time behind a microscope, in a lab setting.
• Ability to work under a laminar flow hood.
• Flexible working hours, potential for long days (over 8 hours) and early morning start times.

• Customer Satisfaction: Providing our clients with an INCREDIBLE experience.
• Integrity: Always doing the right thing.
• Excellence: Best outcome today with innovation tomorrow.
• Teamwork: No walls. No disrespect. No blaming. No selfishness.
• Balance: Prioritizing wellness and renewal in body, mind, heart, and spirit.

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