Cattle Embryologist / OPU Technician
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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 Cattle Embryologist / OPU Technicianteam.
Cattle Embryologist / OPU Technician 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.
Cattle Embryologist / OPU Technician - 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
Cattle Embryologist / OPU Technician 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 $85,000 - $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.