Reproductive Technician

Genus plc; United States; On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

ABS Global in Idaho is seeking a Reproductive Technician to provide insemination and heat-detection services for client herds and support RMS deployment on farms. You will work closely with sales reps, vets, nutritionists and customers to integrate RMS into farm plans and ensure a high level of service.

The role requires travel, physical work, and the ability to build professional relationships while upholding ABS Global’s safety standards.

Qualifications

• Insemination of customer’s herds.
• Provide heat detection and insemination services.
• Develop on-farm procedures to enable RMS implementation.
• Cooperate with Vet, Nutritionist and other advisors to integrate RMS.
• Help locate, train and develop relief help.
• Work with Independent Reps in the area.
• Develop and maintain professional relationships with management, sales, reps and customers.
• Ensure a safe, healthy work environment according to safety rules.
• Travel required; varies by territory.
• Valid state Driver’s License.
• Minimum 1 year insemination experience preferred.
• Stand, sit and walk for long periods.
• Lift, push, pull up to 50 lbs.
• Effective listening and communication skills.
• Effective time management and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Insemination of customer herds and providing heat detection services.
• Develop on-farm procedures to implement RMS for customers.
• Collaborate with Vet, Nutritionist and other advisors to integrate RMS.
• Cooperate with Independent Reps and maintain customer relationships.
• Represent ABS Global professionally and support sales activities.
• Assist in locating and training relief personnel as needed.

Skills

Technical Skills

Communication

Time Management

Team Collaboration

Self-management

Job description

Role Overview

ABS has an exciting opportunity for a Reproductive Technician role in the area of Idaho.

ABS has an exciting opportunity for a Reproductive Technician role in the area of Idaho. The Repro Tech provides technical knowledge, advice and support to sales representatives, resellers and customers during the sales process to resolve requests regarding product/service technical issues and to maximize the benefits derived from the organization’s products and/or services.

You Will

• Has developed knowledge and technical skills through formal training or considerable work experience


• Applies established technical skills and develops advanced skills using tools and equipment appropriate for the position or specialization


• Works within established procedures with a moderate degree of supervision


• Has established technical skills to perform a range of day-to-day activities


• Understands how the assigned duties relate to others in the team and how the team integrates with others in the discipline


• Has no supervisory responsibilities; manages own workload


• Uses communication skills to exchange information

Requirements

• Accountable for the safe, efficient and successful insemination of customer’s herds.


• Provide heat detection and insemination service to assigned customers


• Working with the customer, develop on-farm procedures to help facilitate implementation of RMS in each customer’s operation


• Cooperate with other farm advisors (Vet, Nutritionist, etc.) to integrate RMS into total farm management plan


• Help locate, train and develop competent relief help


• Work cooperatively with Independent Reps in the area.


• Develop and maintain professional and effective relationships with management, sales team, Independent Representatives and customers. Represent ABS Global in a manner consistent with company values.


• To ensure the image and service orientation of the department and ABS remain professional at all times. To strive to develop new skills and assume greater responsibility within the department and organization.


• Ensure ABS Global is a healthy and safe environment to work by observing both the company safety rules and the policies/guideline


• Travel required. % varies by territory.


• Valid state Driver’s License


• Minimum 1 year insemination experience preferred


• Stand, sit and walk for long periods of time


• Lift, push, pull up to 50 lbs


• Effective listening and communication skills


• Effective time management and organizational skills

Business Overview

ABS Global is the world-leading provider of bovine genetics, reproductive services, technologies and udder care products. Marketing in more than 70 countries around the globe, ABS has been at the forefront of animal genetics and technology since its founding in 1941. We are uniquely positioned as a global player with a dedicated research and development function and an international distribution network. We breed and distribute the genes of the world’s best bulls, scientifically selecting livestock whose offspring is designed to increase the profitability of our customers who are some of the world’s biggest farmers and food producers.

Our vision is clear: Pioneering animal genetic improvement to help nourish the world.

Equal Employment Opportunities

Genus is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with anti-discrimination law, it is the purpose of this policy to effectuate these principles and mandates. Genus prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Genus conforms to the spirit as well as to the letter of all applicable laws and regulations.