Semen Sexing Lab Technician

Key Responsibilities:

• Operates semen sexing machines, including daily set-up and calibration.
• Continually seeks to improve overall lab efficiency and personal performance.
• Cross train in the IVF lab and assist when available with duties including fertilization, stripping, embryo grading, and embryo freezing.
• Follows Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) as determined by Trans Ova Genetics.
• Assists with maintenance of laboratory equipment.
• Maintains cleanliness and disinfection of all lab areas.
• Assist supervisor with Reverse Sorts, including quality control tracking for all sorts.
• Assists with media preparation and material sterilization.
• Communicates openly and honestly with fellow team members and supervisor.
• Evaluation of fresh ejaculates for sorting in the second shift (motility and concentration).
• Assists with loading semen and embryos out for shipping, inventorying incoming semen and pulling semen needed for all fertilizations.
• Keeps records and compiles reports.

• Maintains a professional image reflective of Trans Ova’s industry position.
• Follows Trans Ova’s policies and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Education Requirements:

Animal Science, Biology, Chemistry or other Life Sciences degree preferred.

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions:

Ability to lift 50 lbs.

Ability to work in a freezing environment (40 °F) for short periods of time (up to 30 minutes).

Indoor lab environment.

Other skills/experience

Good communication skills.

Attention to detail