Assistant IVF Lab Technician, Part Time

Trans Ova; Dumas (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Trans Ova Genetics seeks an Assistant IVF Lab Tech to support the IVF Lab Manager with daily operations, specimen transport, data entry, and cross-functional collaboration in a fast-paced bovine genetics lab.

The role involves embryo stripping, evaluation and grading, fertilization, culture plate prep, semen handling, oocyte maturation grading, and meticulous recordkeeping. Teamwork and reliability are essential in this environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Ability to sit for long periods behind a microscope in a lab.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
• Knowledge of the cattle industry preferred.

Responsibilities

• Embryo stripping.
• Embryo evaluation, grading and freezing.
• Fertilization and culture plate preparation.
• Semen handling and preparation for IVF.
• Driving company vehicle to help pick up/drop off laboratory specimens.
• Oocyte searching and grading for maturation.
• Recordkeeping/Data Entry.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Data entry

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Job Description

The Assistant IVF Lab Tech supports the IVF Lab Manager with daily laboratory operations and production activities. This role is hands-on and detail-oriented, involving laboratory procedures, specimen transport, data entry, and collaboration with cross-functional team members. The ideal candidate is dependable, organized, and eager to learn in a fast-paced laboratory environment.

Job Description

The Assistant IVF Lab Tech supports the IVF Lab Manager with daily laboratory operations and production activities. This role is hands-on and detail-oriented, involving laboratory procedures, specimen transport, data entry, and collaboration with cross-functional team members. The ideal candidate is dependable, organized, and eager to learn in a fast-paced laboratory environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Embryo Stripping
• Embryo evaluation, grading and freezing
• Fertilization and culture plate preparation
• Semen handling and preparation for IVF
• Driving company vehicle to help pick up & drop off laboratory specimens
• Oocyte searching and grading for maturation
• Recordkeeping/Data Entry

Requirements

• High school diploma
• Ability to sit for long periods of time behind a microscope, in a lab setting.
• Ability to perform tasks efficiently in outline time frames.
• Strong attention to detail and organization.
• Knowledge of the cattle industry is preferred.
• Works effectively in a team as well as alone.

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. 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.