Commercial Thawing Technician

Join Trans Ova Genetics as a Commercial Thawing Technician and play a key role in preparing embryos for transfer in a fast-paced environment! This position typically works Monday through Saturday with a 6 am start time, allowing you to finish your day before noon. If you have strong attention to detail and enjoy hands-on work, this is a great opportunity to contribute to reproductive science while working with a collaborative team. Apply today and help us maintain the highest standards in embryo handling and care. 

Responsibilities

• Grading embryos according to IETS standards.
• Data Entry.
• Thawing frozen embryos.
• Assisting with fresh and frozen transfers.
• Follow Trans Ova’s policies and procedures.
• Maintain a professional image reflective of TOG’s industry position.
• Inventory Management (both supplies and frozen embryo inventory).
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.
• Promote and adhere to safety in the workplace.

Requirements

Education Requirements:

• B.S. in Animal Science or a related field; or a Veterinary Technician degree.

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions:

• Ability to sit for long periods of time behind a microscope.  
• Good hand-eye coordination. 
• Handling dexterity is required for manipulation of equipment and small objects.  
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.  
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close, distance, and peripheral vision, color/pattern recognition, depth perception, and ability to adjust to focus
• Ability to work with liquid nitrogen. 

Other skills/experience:

• Strong attention to detail and organization.  
• Ability to work well in a team environment.  
• Ability to interact well with internal and external clients.  
• Strong communication skills

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.