Semen Sexing Lab Technician

Job Description

Position Purpose: Works with team members engaged in sorting semen and in the IVF lab by performing the following duties:

Key Responsibilities

• Operates semen sexing machines, including daily set-up and calibration.
• Assist supervisor with Reverse Sorts, including quality control tracking for all sorts.
• Assists with media preparation and material sterilization.
• Evaluation of fresh ejaculates for sorting in the second shift (motility and concentration).
• Assists with loading semen and embryos out for shipping, inventorying incoming semen and pulling semen needed for all fertilizations.
• Assists with maintenance of laboratory equipment.
• Cross train in the IVF lab and assist when available with duties including fertilization, stripping, embryo grading, and embryo freezing.
• Continually seeks to improve overall lab efficiency and personal performance.
• Keeps records and compiles reports.
• Follows Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) as determined by Trans Ova Genetics.
• Maintains cleanliness and disinfection of all lab areas.
• 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.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.
  
  

Education Requirements

• 4 year Animal Science, Biology, Chemistry or other Life Sciences degree preferred.
  
  

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions

• Ability to lift 50 lbs.
• Ability to work in a freezing environment (40 °F) for short periods of time (up to 30 minutes).
• Indoor lab environment.
  
  

Other Skills/experience

• Good communication skills.
• Attention to detail.
  
  

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 AgSource, 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.