Bovine IVF Field Embryologist

at  Vytelle

SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES

• Flexibility with workdays; May include travel on Sunday
• Ability to learn and follow specific techniques
• Outstanding attention to detail
• Quality driven
• Excellent manual dexterity and visual acuity
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Highly skilled communicator and relationship-builder
• Strong communication skills: Quality, Brevity, Clarity
• Risk tolerance and ability to deal with ambiguity
• “Figure It Out” skills
• Bias for execution
• Ability to understand new issues quickly and make wise decisions
• Ability to inspire confidence and create trust
• Ability to work under pressure and plan personal workload
• Ability to translate highly technical processes/products into practical customer
• solutions
• Balance between critical review and positive mindset
• An appreciation of and an ability to positively resolve issues arising from different cultures

EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor of Science degree in a relevant field of study
• Industry knowledge and a strong passion for IVF and/or eagerness to learn and
• Cattle experience and or knowledge is preferred but not required
• Previous laboratory experience in an academic and/or professional setting
• Knowledge of oocyte, sperm and embryo biology
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong attention to details and technicalities
• Excellent organizational and technical skills
• Excellent interpersonal and multi-tasking skills
• Travel will be required

ROLE OVERVIEW

The Bovine IVF Embryologist is an integral part of our global team to help bring certainty to genetic progress in livestock. The Embryologist will work alongside team members to perform all duties associated with embryo production, data entry, and communication while adhering to all laboratory standard operating procedures.

RESPONSIBILITIES- TECHNICAL- FIELD/ SATELLITE LOCATIONS

• Complete Vytelle’s specialized training program designed to prepare team members for fieldwork at our satellite locations for oocyte collection and in the IVF lab. This will require travel to our training facility in Texas.
• Work independently and collaboratively in a fast-pace environment while adhering to standard operating procedures (SOPs), processing directives, production standards, policies, health and safety directives and regulations.
• Maintain flexibility for working hours as IVF processes are time-dependent, includes some weekend work.
• Travel to satellite locations with Vytelle veterinarians- may include overnight
• Prepare, maintain and plan collection-related tasks and equipment; adhere to standard collection workflow.
• Conduct oocyte quality assessment at collection; identify and report any anomalies detected during collections.
• Enter collection data electronically and produce daily collection
• Collaborate with veterinarians and satellite managers to provide superior customer service as a representative of Vytelle. Assist with maintaining integrity of media
• Collection and semen processing data
• Record and communicate oocyte collection
• Maintain accurate labeling and traceability of media and embryo production
• Role Model Behaviors - Engage, enable empower and act on:
  Vytelle’s Core Values
  Leadership: Inspire and serve and seek the best in each other
  Endurance: Pacesetter, takes action and realizes results
  Pioneer: Infinitely curious, catalyst and listens for ideas
  Love: Contagious passion for customers and our purpose
  Count on Me: Take accountability, depend on each other, adaptable
  Ability to adopt and adhere to Vytelle’s Foundation: The Common Thread of Integrity,Respect and Trust
  In addition to:
  Teamwork: Establish and maintain positive working relationships with others, both internally and externally, to achieve the goals of the Company. Set goals, resolve problems,and make decisions that enhance the Company’s effectiveness.
  Team Member Orientation: Anticipate, understand, and respond to the needs of team members to meet or exceed their expectations.
  Direction and Decision making: Positively influence others to achieve results that are in the best interests of the Company. Assess situations to determine the importance, urgency, and risks, and make clear decisions are timely and in the best interests of the Company.