IVF Lab Technician at URUS Group

Dumas, Texas, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

20 Aug, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

22 May, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Embryo Grading, Embryo Freezing, Fertilization Preparation, Semen Handling, Data Entry, Quality Control, Microscopy, Laboratory Work, Organization, Attention To Detail

Industry

Farming

Description

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. TOG has deep roots in the industry through its origin within the URUS family of companies. As a holding company with cooperative and private ownership, URUS is a family of businesses at the heart of the dairy and beef industry – Alta Genetics, GENEX, Genetics Australia, Leachman Cattle, Jetstream, PEAK, SCCL, Trans Ova Genetics and VAS. Each organization has its unique identity, products, and services. These companies work globally to provide cutting-edge dairy and beef genetics, customized reproductive services to maximize conceptions, 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 has 9 brands in 17 retail countries and employs nearly 2,800 people globally.

Responsibilities

The IVF Lab Technician is responsible for evaluating, grading, and freezing embryos while preparing fertilization materials and culture plates. They also handle semen for IVF procedures and maintain accurate records to support quality control and embryology training.