Professional Services Embryologist

URUS Group; Sioux Center (IA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

URUS Group in Sioux Center, IA seeks a driven Professional Services Embryologist to support clients, veterinarians, and embryologists during in-clinic procedures with occasional travel across the Plains Region. You will assist with embryo transfers and perform essential lab procedures, ensuring accuracy in labeling, data entry, and inventory while maintaining safety and compliance.

The role blends on‑farm and laboratory work, requiring strong lab skills, attention to detail, and excellent client

Qualifications

• BS in Animal Science or Veterinary Technician degree.
• Ability to sit for long periods behind a microscope.
• Good hand-eye coordination.
• Handling dexterity for manipulation of equipment and small objects.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Travel willingness to farms across the Plains Region.
• Vision abilities including color/pattern recognition and depth perception.
• Experience with liquid nitrogen handling and lab safety.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate on-farm embryo transfer trips and OPU collections, gathering client details and scheduling.
• Maintain client communication and professional relationships with updates on schedules and results.
• Assist veterinarians and technicians with fresh and frozen embryo transfers during peak periods.
• Perform OPU and IVF lab procedures, including area prep, media prep, oocyte handling, and incubator management.
• Process, search, rinse, wash, grade, freeze, and thaw embryos per IETS and Trans Ova protocols.
• Maintain labeling, data entry, and inventory records for embryos and nitrogen tanks.
• Uphold lab sanitation and safety, following all policies and procedures.
• Collaborate with internal teams and support daily operations.

Skills

Microscopy work

Hand-eye coordination

Dexterity

Team collaboration

Travel flexibility

Education

BS in Animal Science or Veterinary Technician

Job description

We’re looking for a driven and detail‑oriented Professional Services Embryologist to play a hands‑on role in supporting clients, veterinarians, and embryologists based in Sioux Center, IA. In this dynamic position, you’ll play a vital role during in‑clinic procedures with occasional travel to farms across the Plains Region, including Iowa, Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, Wyoming, Nebraska, Colorado, and Montana. Services include assisting with embryo transfers and performing essential lab procedures that directly impact breeding success.

If you thrive in a fast‑paced environment, enjoy both on‑farm and laboratory work, and want to be part of an innovative team shaping the future of animal genetics, this is the opportunity for you. Bring your passion for animal science, your precision in the lab, and your commitment to exceptional client service—and help us elevate outcomes for producers nationwide.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Coordinate on‑farm embryo transfer trips and OPU collections, including gathering client details and ensuring embryos and supplies are on‑site ahead of schedule.
• Maintain strong client communication and professional relationships, providing updates on transfer schedules, results, and any follow‑up needs.
• Assist veterinarians and technicians with fresh and frozen embryo transfers during seasonal peak periods.
• Perform OPU and IVF lab procedures, including preparing work areas, media preparation, oocyte searching/handling, filter prep, and proper incubator management.
• Process, search, rinse, wash, grade, freeze, and thaw embryos according to IETS and Trans Ova protocols for both conventional and IVF programs.
• Maintain accurate labeling, data entry, and inventory records, including embryo inventories, nitrogen tank levels, and documentation from flushes and transfers.
• Uphold laboratory sanitation, safety standards, and compliance, following all Trans Ova policies, protocols, and workplace safety expectations.
• Collaborate with internal teams—including sales, marketing, shipping, and production—and perform additional duties as assigned to support daily operations.

QUALIFICATIONS

• BS in Animal Science or a related field; or a Veterinary Technician degree.
• 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. Travel is required.

OTHER SKILLS/EXPERIENCE

• Previous embryology experience highly desired but not required.
• Strong attention to detail and organization.
• Ability to work well in a team environment.
• Ability to interact well with internal and external clients.