Advanced Technologies Lab Technician

Trans Ova Genetics is seeking an Advanced Technologies Lab Technician to join our team in Hull, IA. This is a unique opportunity to perform embryo production and micromanipulation work. This role offers hands-on exposure to cloning, cell culture, and precision laboratory techniques within a collaborative team. If you are detail-oriented and eager to build expertise in embryology and advanced lab procedures, this is an excellent opportunity to grow your career.

Responsibilities:

• Micromanipulation (oocyte enucleation, cell injection, oocyte-cell fusion). 
• Cell culture. 
• Oocyte collection and maturation. 
• Embryo culture. 
• Media preparation. 
• Data Entry. 
• Supply ordering. 
• Maintains a professional image reflective of Trans Ova’s industry position. 
• Follows Trans Ova’s policies and procedures. 
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor. 
   

Requirements:

• Education Requirements:
  • B.S. in Biology or related area preferred.
• Physical Requirements/Working Conditions:
  • Ability to work on microscopes for prolonged period.  
  • Ability to work under a laminar flow hood.
• Other skills/experience:
  • Produces high quality work. 
  • Prior hands on experience in embryology (embryo culture, oocyte maturation) and micromanipulation preferred but not required. 
  • Good hand to eye coordination. 
  • Strong attention to details. 
  • Good intention to follow protocols.

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.