Semen Sexing Lab Technician

URUS

Sioux Center, IAOn-siteFull time
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Location
Sioux Center, IA
Work style
On-site
Job type
Full time
Posted
Oct 7
12 days ago
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URUS

Farming · 1,001 to 5,000 employees

At Trans Ova Genetics, we're helping producers build the next generation of livestock through industry-leading reproductive technologies.

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What you'll do

  • Operate, calibrate, align, maintain, and clean specialized cell-sorting equipment.
  • Prepare, stain, and process semen samples according to established laboratory procedures.
  • Monitor sorting performance and ensure quality, accuracy, and production standards are achieved throughout the sorting process.
  • Conduct motility assessments and sample evaluations before and after sorting.
  • Maintain accurate production records and laboratory data.
  • Manage semen inventory and prepare samples for fertilizations and customer shipments.
  • Maintain laboratory cleanliness, equipment readiness, and necessary supplies.
  • Follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), safety standards, and company policies while collaborating effectively with team members.
  • High school diploma or equivalent required.
  • Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Animal Science, Biology, Biotechnology, Agriculture, or a related science field preferred.
  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
  • Interest in animal agriculture, livestock production, biotechnology, or laboratory sciences.
  • Excellent communication, organization, and computer skills.
  • Good hand-eye coordination and the ability to perform precise technical work.
  • Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work in an indoor laboratory environment.
  • Mechanical aptitude and the ability to learn specialized laboratory equipment and processes.

What you need

  • High school diploma or equivalent required; an associate's or bachelor's degree in a related field is preferred.
  • Requires attention to detail, communication, organization, computer skills, hand-eye coordination, mechanical aptitude, and ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
  • Education: a high school diploma, an associate degree or a bachelor's degree

Key skills

Attention to detailCommitment to qualityAnimal agricultureLivestock productionBiotechnologyLaboratory sciencesCommunicationOrganizationComputer skillsHand-eye coordinationMechanical aptitude

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At Trans Ova Genetics, we're helping producers build the next generation of livestock through industry-leading reproductive technologies. As a Semen Sexing Lab Technician I, you'll play a hands-on role in a process that helps cattle producers make more informed breeding decisions and improve the genetic future of their herds. Working in a specialized laboratory environment, you'll support advanced semen sorting and production processes that directly impact the success of livestock operations across the agricultural industry. Whether you're passionate about animal agriculture, biotechnology, or laboratory sciences, this is an opportunity to build a career at the intersection of agriculture and innovation. This is more than a laboratory role. It's an opportunity to contribute to technologies that help shape the future of animal agriculture while developing expertise in one of the livestock industry's most specialized and innovative fields. You'll work alongside a dedicated team, gain hands-on experience with advanced reproductive technologies, and play an important role in supporting cattle producers across the globe. RESPONSIBILITIES Operate, calibrate, align, maintain, and clean specialized cell-sorting equipment. Prepare, stain, and process semen samples according to established laboratory procedures. Monitor sorting performance and ensure quality, accuracy, and production standards are achieved throughout the sorting process. Conduct motility assessments and sample evaluations before and after sorting. Maintain accurate production records and laboratory data. Manage semen inventory and prepare samples for fertilizations and customer shipments. Maintain laboratory cleanliness, equipment readiness, and necessary supplies. Follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), safety standards, and company policies while collaborating effectively with team members. QUALIFICATIONS High school diploma or equivalent required. Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Animal Science, Biology, Biotechnology, Agriculture, or a related science field preferred. Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality. Interest in animal agriculture, livestock production, biotechnology, or laboratory sciences. Excellent communication, organization, and computer skills. Good hand-eye coordination and the ability to perform precise technical work. Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work in an indoor laboratory environment. Mechanical aptitude and the ability to learn specialized laboratory equipment and processes.

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