OPU Technician/ Cattle Embryologist

Location

Davis, CA | United States

Job description

This is your opportunity to join a rapid growth organization where you can grow your career alongside the company!

Join a world class team of professionals where you can apply your skills, grow and work doing what you love as part of our OPU Technician / Cattle Embryologist team.

OPU Technician / Cattle Embryologist – Your Job Duties

You will work directly with cattle on-site on the farm, supporting bovine embryo production. You will:

• Harvest (aspirate and extract) oocytes from cattle (OPU)
• Assemble and maintain embryo manipulation equipment and tools
• Schedule synchronization with customers and help implement synchronization protocols for recipients
• Perform non-surgical Embryo insertions in cattle
• Communicate transfer data and outcomes with our lab and the client farm
• Perform non-surgical embryo transfers of bovine embryos for the purpose of inducing pregnancy

You will work both on the farm outdoors (including in covered areas) and in a mobile lab on site.

  OPU Technician / Cattle Embryologist - You Have (Required):

• You have prior experience in ovum pickup / embryo or oocyte harvest (OPU) in animals (cow, sheep, horse)
• Prior experience working as a veterinary technician or veterinary lab technician
• Ability to stand for long periods of time, work outdoors, work directly with cattle including manipulating the bovine reproductive tract
• Ability to work in Woodland, California on site

OPU Technician / Cattle Embryologist – You Might Have (Desired, Not Required)

• You might have prior experience working with bovine / cows
• Education in embryology research, andrology and embryology techniques, vitrification and warming, ICSI, biopsy, embryo grading, DVM
• · You might speak Spanish

Compensation $75,000 - $95,000 base salary depending on years of experience.

You will be provided with a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental and vision insurance with company contribution for you and your family, 401k, and unlimited paid time off plan.

In addition, the company will consider relocation assistance.

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