IVF Laboratory Technician
hace 11 días
Fort Worth
Job DescriptionSalary: Job Title: IVF Laboratory Technician Company: Vytelle Reporting to: Lab Manager Direct Reports: None Location: On-site Vytelle Laboratory Status: Non-exempt ABOUT VYTELLE We are a global precision livestock company transforming how cattle producers elevate herd performance. Through our integrated technology platform, we enable generational genetic gains in just a few years helping producers sustainably deliver more protein with few inputs. At Vytelle, youll be part of a team making a measurable impact on the future of global food production. ROLE OVERVIEW The Bovine IVF Laboratory Technician is an integral part of our global team to help bring certainty to genetic progress in livestock. The IVF Laboratory Technician will work alongside team members to perform all duties associated with embryo production, data entry, and communication while adhering to all laboratory standard operating procedures. RESPONSIBILITIES- IN LAB • Complete Vytelles specialized training program is designed to prepare team members for fieldwork at our satellite locations for oocyte collection and in the IVF lab. This may require travel to our training facility in Texas., • Work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment while adhering to standard operating procedures (SOPs) following established IVF processes including; plate preparation, oocyte collection and maturation, semen processing, embryo culture, evaluation, loading and freezing., • Assist with maintaining integrity of media, maintain accurate labelling and traceability of media and embryo production., • Manage consumables: ensure proper storage conditions, guarantee material quality, and keep accurate control of lot usage., • Ensure proper workplace care by maintaining an organized environment, handling materials appropriately, following cleaning protocols, performing regular equipment and lab maintenance, sanitizing work areas and instruments, and adhering to production inventory and LN2 management procedures., • Collaborate cross-functionally by providing support to various departments as needed, contributing to team efficiency and organizational goals., • Able to follow directives; production standards, policies, health and safety, and regulations., • Client and intra-team communication, • Handling, tracking, tracing and shipping of client embryos and semen., • Ordering, handling, and receiving supplies, • Tracks and inventories shipping incubators, • Assist in monitoring liquid nitrogen tank levels and is able to change the cylinders as needed., • Maintain embryo production data records and report generation., • Perform additional tasks as requested by laboratory manager, • Role Model Behaviors - Engage, enable empower and act on:, • Vytelles Core Values, • Leadership: Inspire and serve and seek the best in each other, • Endurance: Pacesetter, takes action and realizes results, • Pioneer: Infinitely curious, catalyst and listens for ideas, • Love: Contagious passion for customers and our purpose, • Count on Me: Take accountability, Depend on each other and Adaptable., • Ability to adopt and adhere to Vytelles Foundation: The Common Thread of Integrity, Respect and Trust In addition to: Teamwork: Establish and maintain positive working relationships with others, both internally and externally, to achieve the goals of the Company. Set goals, resolve problems, and make decisions that enhance the Companys effectiveness. SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES • Flexibility with workdays; IVF processes are time dependent and may include some weekend work., • Ability to learn and follow specific techniques, • Outstanding attention to detail, • Quality driven, • Excellent manual dexterity and visual acuity, • Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities, • Highly skilled communicator and relationship-builder, • Strong communication skills: Quality, Brevity, Clarity, • Risk tolerance and ability to deal with ambiguity, • Figure It Out skills, • Bias for execution, • Ability to understand new issues quickly and make wise decisions, • Ability to inspire confidence and create trust, • Ability to work under pressure and plan personal workload, • Balance between critical review and positive mindset VYTELLE WILL • Bachelor of Science degree in a relevant field of study, • Industry knowledge and a strong passion for IVF and/or eagerness to learn and commit, • Previous laboratory experience in an academic and/or professional setting, • Knowledge of oocyte, sperm and embryo biology, • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, • Strong attention to details and technicalities, • Excellent organizational and technical skills, • Excellent interpersonal and multi-tasking skills, • Specialized training and collaboration with a team of highly skilled industry professionals, • The opportunity to work with a dynamic, diverse, and rapidly growing company, • Career advancement opportunities Vytelle provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.