Job Description
Summary
Join a team at the forefront of bovine reproductive innovation, where your expertise directly impacts the success of client breeding programs. As a Professional Services Technician, you will play a critical role in advancing embryo production and transfer outcomes while maintaining the highest standards of animal care, biosecurity, and customer service. This role offers a hands-on, highly technical environment suited for individuals passionate about bovine reproduction and continuous improvement in a fast-paced, client-focused setting.
Responsibilities
- Flush and transfer bovine embryos
- Perform ultrasound-guided transvaginal ovum pickup procedures for IVF embryo production
- Design and review superovulation and synchronization protocols for donors and recipients
- Evaluate pregnancy status post-transfer using ultrasonography
- Assess fetal gender, viability, and quantity in various embryo programs (including IVF and research embryos)
- Conduct rectal palpation to evaluate reproductive status of recipient cows
- Execute, monitor, and enhance farm-level biosecurity protocols
- Maintain a professional, customer-focused presence aligned with company standards
QUALIFICATIONS
- Master’s or Ph.D. in Bovine Reproduction or a related field, or equivalent hands-on experience
- Strong technical proficiency in reproductive procedures and cattle handling
- Ability to work long, physically demanding days during peak seasons
- Capability to lift up to 50 lbs and sustain prolonged periods of standing and manual work
- High level of dexterity, hand coordination, and precision in technical procedures
- Passion for bovine reproduction with a commitment to continuous learning
- Strong customer orientation with excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
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.