Location
Sioux Falls, SD | United States
Job description
Genus is an agricultural biotechnology pioneer. We are a global FTSE 250 company, headquartered in the UK, and listed on the London Stock Exchange. Genus PLC has a presence in over 70 countries and a global workforce of over 3,000 employees and growing. We are a worldwide leader in porcine and bovine animal genetics, partnering with farmers to transform how we nourish the world – a mission that is important to a sustainable future.
Our vision is clear: Pioneering animal genetic improvement to help nourish the world.
At Genus we offer a competitive salary. Benefits include health, dental, vision, FSA/HSA, long and short-term disability, 401K, tuition reimbursement, paid holidays and ETO (employee time off). This position will have opportunity for growth.
Genus PLC has an exciting opportunity. We are looking for an IVF Lab Assistant to support our commercial IVF embryo business. Our mission is to be an innovative and preferred partner in emerging agricultural livestock technology focusing on animal health and welfare that provides benefits to farmers, consumers and the environment. This position is located in our Sioux Falls, SD lab. The IVF Lab Assistant has primary accountability for aiding the embryology team with daily tasks related to the production of bovine IVF embryos as well as organizing and purchasing supplied and equipment.
- Assist the embryology team with daily routines including but not limited to preparation of materials, data recording, and equipment calibration and setup.
- Support the both the lab and field teams with organization of supplies and work with the teams to forecast needs based on production trends.
- Procure supplies and equipment, which includes creating purchase orders, communicating with vendors, and negotiating pricing.
- Assist in the coordination and preparation of materials for daily in vitro production routines – in vitro fertilization and in vitro culture dish preparation (including label generation via Microsoft Excel and Brady Workstation), in vitro maturation tubes, and media preparation.
- Support the embryology team with the cryopreservation of IVF embryos, which includes creating labels adhering to IETS guidelines, recording relevant data, and storage of cryopreserved embryos.
- Work with clientele, ABS affiliate sites, and other team members to organize routine shipments of embryos and semen.
- Coordinate the shipment of any necessary supplies and media needed by ABS affiliate sites (ET locations, partner OPU sites, etc.).
- Assist in the calibration and maintenance of key lab equipment such as incubators, autoclave(s), laminar flow hoods, centrifuge, and stereoscopes.
- Support various data-related tasks, including inventory reconciliation and procurement of necessary IETS guideline information.
- Understand the importance of standardized data recording and works to support consistency within the IVF laboratory.
- Lives and displays the Genus Values and behaviors at all times in day-to-day work
- Maintain professional verbal and written communications with co-workers, internal and external customers, and vendors at all times
- Demonstrate excellence in communication and strong interpersonal skills
- Demonstrate flexibility with job responsibilities and consistently strive to be an effective team member
- Actively participate in Company training opportunities to further develop applicable skills
Basic Qualifications: (required)
- High School diploma required.
- Authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship
- Advanced English skills required. This position will be responsible for communicating with supply and equipment vendors and, at times, ABS Global clientele.
- Exceptional follow-through consistently demonstrating ability to organize work for timely completion.
- Ability to learn and understand various software and computer programs.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and works with a positive attitude towards others.
- Keen acknowledgment for the importance of procedure timing as it relates to production schedules and biological development.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in a laboratory or equivalent production environment.
- Experience with Microsoft Office, especially in Excel and Outlook
- Previous experience working for a company in the biotechnology and/or agriculture industry beneficial.
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Genus is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with anti-discrimination law, it is the purpose of this policy to effectuate these principles and mandates. Genus prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Genus conforms to the spirit as well as to the letter of all applicable laws and regulations.
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