This is an exciting opportunity for an Embryologist to join our team at The Ohio Heifer Center STgenetics® South Charleston Ohio. The ideal candidate will be dedicated to all aspects of bovine assisted reproduction techniques pertaining to the production of embryos in vitro. Functions include general laboratory QA and QC methods, semen purification/preparation, oocyte and embryo manipulation, culture media handling, cryopreservation by slow-freezing and/or vitrification. Experience and knowledge on basic embryology as well as excellent aseptic cell culture skills are required.

We are looking for a highly motivated, detail-oriented individual with positive attitude and able to follow directions. Flexible schedule as well as weekend and holiday rotations are required. Ideal candidates are expected to hold and maintain a valid driver’s license.

The successful candidate shall be encouraged to support our R&D program. Preference will be given to those individuals with applied mindset in assisted reproduction and at least 2 years of experience in the following areas of interest including oocyte maturation, fertilization, pre-implantation embryo and somatic cell culture, and cryopreservation.

Main responsibilities/duties:

1.  Gamete/embryo handling including grading.
2.  Sperm purification/preparation and in vitro fertilization.
3.  Preparation of stock solutions for different culture media.
4.  Inventory of stocks as well as quality control (e.g., pH, osmolality, expiration date).
5.  Cryopreservation slow-freezing, vitrification is a plus.
6.  Assisting with data gathering.
7.  Training and aiding laboratory personnel when needed.
8.  Helping in the development of new technologies (R&D).
9.  Perform additional duties as assigned.

Requirements include bachelor’s degree in science, biology or related and/or 2-3 years of experience. Education or formal training in mammalian embryology is preferred. The ability to work independently while actively participating as a part of a team is essential. Ability to occasionally lifting ~15 KG is required. STgenetics® provides its employees with competitive salary as well as a generous benefits package. Please note that the location for this position is at South Charleston ~53 KM from Columbus Ohio.

Interested individuals are encouraged to send their CVs to clayton.robinson@stgen.com. All applications will be considered strictly confidential. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. The starting date is expected when the best fit has been found. In the application, please include at least 2 references.

Inquiries, please contact Dr. Absalón at victor.absalon@stgen.com

STgenetics Ohio Heifer Center is seeking a motivated licensed veterinarian for the position of Director of Reproduction. Our current team is composed of 4 full-time reproductive technicians and supported by an on-site IVF lab with 5 full-time employees. The Director of Reproduction shall be responsible for the care and treatment of all animals involved in our IVF and ET programs.

The successful candidate will report to the General Manager with the main objective of production of embryos, embryo transfers, and successful calves in our IVF and ET programs. This is a production position, and the candidate should be able to comfortably handle 40+ aspirations per week. AETA certification is preferred. If the candidate is not AETA certified, we will assist them in getting certification. Bi-lingual is also preferred, but not necessary.

STgenetics Ohio Heifer Center currently creates and transfers over 5,500 embryos per year.  We currently house over 5,000 animals for the genetic creation and research advancement of STgenetics product lines.

No travel required. Schedule is Monday-Friday 9AM-5PM. Benefit package includes 401k with a match, health, vision, and dental insurance, paid vacation, 4 weeks paid maternity leave, short- and long-term disability. All equipment needed is provided including 3 IBEXX EVO ultrasounds, 3 hydraulic chutes, all OPU equipment, and computers. We pay for all license fees, allow for time and funds to complete CE as well as membership to two professional organizations of the candidate's choice.

As a management position, the successful applicant will be responsible for:

• Helping lead a team on the cutting edge of advanced reproduction.
• Scheduling of staffing and reproductive programs.
• Donor and recipient management (synchronization protocols, DFR, ultrasonography of ovarian structures).
• Large scale embryo transfer and OPU programs.
• Palpation for pregnancy determination using ultrasonography at all stages in gestation.
• Searching and classification of oocytes (IVF) and embryos (MOET).
• Gathering, compiling, and exploring conclusions from transfer data.
• Record analysis of information gathered through different record keeping systems.
• Ability to collaborate within and outside of the department.
• Assistance, collaboration, and participation with ongoing and future reproductive research projects.
• Provide strong leadership, set a good example, and motivate a team.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree, with license to practice in the state of Ohio or willingness to acquire licensure in the state of Ohio.

• 1 to 3+ years of experience in bovine reproductive physiology, but willing to train new grads.
• Excellent teamwork, professionalism, and communication skills (written and verbal); English and a second language preferred.
• Ability to learn new computer programs.
• Ability to consistently lift 50+ pounds and withstand the physical demands of the job (long periods of time standing, walking, bending, ect.).

Boviteq California is looking for a motivated veterinarian to join our team in providing advanced reproductive services to clients near Hilmar, CA. If you have a passion for advanced reproduction, we have a tremendous team and state-of-the-art facility set on exceeding our clients’ expectations. Our current team is made up of a general manager, one veterinarian, chute side technicians, oocyte-searching technicians, four and features housing for up to 300 donors, milking capabilities for lactating donors, hydraulic chutes, heated collection area and oocyte searching area, contemporary offices, and an on-site IVF laboratory with services through Boviteq USA.

The selected candidate will report to the general manager, with the main objective to carry out reproductive activities related to OPU and ET. Candidates must be willing to work weekdays and occasional weekends according to the schedule in place.

Boviteq California is looking for a motivated veterinarian to join our team in providing advanced reproductive services to clients near Hilmar, CA. If you have a passion for advanced reproduction, we have a tremendous team and state-of-the-art facility set on exceeding our clients’ expectations. Our current team is made up of a general manager, one veterinarian, chute side technicians, oocyte-searching technicians, four and features housing for up to 300 donors, milking capabilities for lactating donors, hydraulic chutes, heated collection area and oocyte searching area, contemporary offices, and an on-site IVF laboratory with services through Boviteq USA.

The selected candidate will report to the general manager, with the main objective to carry out reproductive activities related to OPU and ET. Candidates must be willing to work weekdays and occasional weekends according to the schedule in place.

Boviteq California is looking for a motivated embryologist to join our team in providing advanced reproductive services to clients near Hilmar, CA. If you have a passion for advanced reproduction, we have a tremendous team and state-of-the-art facility set on exceeding our clients’ expectations. Our current team is made up of a general manager, one veterinarian, chute side technicians, oocyte-searching technicians, four barn staff team members, and two client service representatives. Our donor housing center opened in 2021 and features housing for up to 300 donors, milking capabilities for lactating donors, hydraulic chutes, heated collection area and oocyte searching area, contemporary offices, and an on-site IVF laboratory with services through Boviteq USA.

The selected candidate will assist the veterinarian in day-to-day activities with key responsibilities including grading and loading fresh embryos, thawing of frozen embryos, and oocyte searching, oocyte grading, and loading into maturation tubes. Current OPU days include Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays with transfers on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays. Candidates must be willing to work weekdays and occasional holidays and weekends according to the schedule in place.

Veterinarian technician certification is not required, but if the candidate holds a certification, we will allow for time and money to maintain their certification.

Agtech, Inc. has an immediate opening for an accomplished bilingual inside sales professional to increase its customer base throughout Mexico, Central and South America, and to grow sales from existing Agtech customers in the US market. Agtech specializes in products for livestock Assisted Reproductive Technologies (ART) including MOET, OPU, IVF, semen collection, processing, and AI.

Your species priority will be cattle and horses as you interact daily via phone, email, chat and zoom with bovine veterinarians, lab technicians and cattle owners performing OPU, IVF and MOET on dairy and beef cattle throughout the US, and with equine veterinarians and lay-professionals performing AI, MOET, ICSI and IVF at polo & racehorse breeding facilities.

This is a full-time (40 hr/week) position and reports to the Sales Manager. As an employee you have the option to work from Agtech’s spacious facility in Manhattan, KS, or 100% remote from your home office. If working remotely you must be available for collaboration during Agtech’s normal hours of operation which are Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm CST (2pm-11pm UTC).

To be successful in this sales position you must be persuasive and committed to achieving sales benchmarks. Ultimately, top-performing inside sales account executives demonstrate strong negotiation, communication, and after-sale customer service skills.

Please see the attached file for the full description and more information.

Cross Country Genetics is a busy bovine embryo transfer practice with two donor centers located in Kansas and Oklahoma with 30+ years of experience in the bovine embryo transfer industry. We are looking for an enthusiastic new team member to join our Oklahoma donor center located in Crescent, Oklahoma near Stillwater and OKC.  Full-time employment includes weekdays and seasonal overnight and weekend travel.  Daily activities occur both in small team settings and in independent work projects. We offer a complete embryology training program to new employees. 

See the attached posting for full details!

Do you have the heart of a teacher, experience and passion in advanced bovine reproductive technologies, and a desire to be a key contributor to the future growth of a global leader in the bovine embryo transfer industry?  If so, read on and consider this unique position as a trainer at Trans Ova University!

Key Responsibilities:

• Facilitate and continually improve a formalized, creative, and multi-style approach training program in partnership with other instructors
• Work cross-collaboratively to communicate, coordinate and organize training schedules
• Train and continuously educate Veterinarians and Technicians on OPUs, Flushing, Transfers, Pregnancy Diagnosis, and Palpation
• Provide new technicians with resources, scientific knowledge, and up-to-date equipment
• Foster a continued learning environment which also pursues improvement of team productivity, efficiency, and results
• Support fully trained technician teams with knowledge and equipment updates as well as educational assistance and troubleshooting to Technicians who are lagging in results
• Willingness to perform roles and functions of training participants in order to adopt/grow training programs with a continuous improvement mentality 
• Contribute in a production role to provide relief help to the regular production system as well as supply training materials to the other departments when there are no Veterinarians or Technicians in training
• Represent Trans Ova Genetics at external functions, such as Association CE events, specialty group events, etc.

Education Requirements:

• BS Degree: Advanced degree preferred
• 2+ years of previous experience performing cattle ET and IVF procedures in clinic and/or on farm

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions:

• 10-20% domestic estimated travel to train in the field
• Strong understanding of core competencies in cattle reproduction
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. 
• Ability to sit and stand for long periods of time. 

Other skills/experience:

• Must have a devotion for teaching, growing, and developing others
• Excellent verbal and electronic communication skills