Embryologist

ABS Global, a Genus Company, has an exciting opportunity. We are looking for an Embryologist to join our IVF team. This position is located in our Kennewick, WA lab. The Embryologist has primary accountability for performing routine lab procedures, including semen separation, in vitro fertilization, embryo culture, and cryopreservation protocols. The successful candidate will support the achievement of current and forecasted production goals, analyze performance results, and actively seek opportunities for investigation and testing solutions. This role requires contributing both individually and as part of a team – providing support to team members and ensuring responsibilities are completed within production timelines.

Ideal shift for this position is 3:00am/4:00am until 11:00am/12:00pm. 

• Prepare workspace and equipment to ensure accurate assessment and safe manipulation of the oocytes, semen and embryos.
• Assist in daily routine lab procedures including but not limited to maturation of bovine oocytes, semen thawing and preparation, in vitro fertilization, in vitro culture of embryos, cryopreservation of bovine embryos, loading embryos in straws for embryo transfer and media preparation.
• Execute without supervision all aspects of grading, staging and loading embryos in straws for embryo transfer procedure.
• Execute all aspects of embryo cryopreservation and thawing procedures.
• Assist in the calibration and maintenance of key lab equipment such as incubators, autoclave, lab hoods, centrifuge, nitrogen tanks and microscopes
• Assist in preparation of materials (IVF and IVC culture dishes, oocyte maturation tubes, and embryo media)
• Accurately record information related to the production of IVF embryos including all relevant data points and observations.
• Follow established safety regulations.
• Occasional travel across the U.S. to support the business as needed.

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in veterinary medicine, Animal Science, Biomedicine or related field preferred.
• Technical and scientific knowledge of IVF and embryology required.
• Experience in a laboratory or equivalent production environment required.
• Experience with Microsoft Office (Excel and Outlook) beneficial.
• Previous experience working for a company in the biotechnology and/or agriculture sector preferred.
• Ability to work varied shifts including weekends and holidays depending on production demands.
• Ability to follow detailed safety protocols as required during daily exposure to needles or other sharp objects, as well as bodily fluids of beef and dairy cattle.
• Ability to sit up to six (6) hours, utilizing hands and fingers to complete repetitive motions.
• Exceptional follow-through consistently demonstrating ability to organize and prioritize work for timely completion.
• Excellent eye-hand coordination, with the visual ability to correctly identify and distinguish objects of various size, color and depth perception near and far away.
• Demonstration of a depth of knowledge of SOPS, application of principles, concepts, production practices and standards.
• Team-centric, detail-orientated, and highly organized.
• Solution-driven and determined to achieve production goals.
• Ability to work under close supervision from Senior Embryo and Embryo Techs.
• Solves routine problems of moderate scope and complexity by following established policies and SOPS referring to supervisor for guidance.
• Good communication skills, both verbal and written.

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. 

ABS Global is a Genus company and is the world-leading provider of bovine genetics, reproductive services, technologies and udder care products.  Marketing in more than 70 countries around the globe, ABS has been at the forefront of animal genetics and technology since its founding in 1941.  We are uniquely positioned as a global player with a dedicated research and development function and an international distribution network.  We breed and distribute the genes of the world’s best bulls, scientifically selecting livestock whose offspring is designed to increase the profitability of our customers who are some of the world’s biggest farmers and food producers. IntelliGen Technologies is the technology within ABS that develops sexed bovine genetics that helps customers maximize their profitability and reach their end goals in a fast and efficient manner.

Our vision is clear: Pioneering animal genetic improvement to help sustainably 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 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. 

Genus plc will never ask you to provide fees or payment for computer, software, or other equipment or supplies during the recruitment and/or onboarding process. If you have any questions about your individual application, please contact the Genus Talent Acquisition team at recruiting@genusplc.com.