URUS Group

Laboratory Technician, Media Preparation

URUS Group  •  Hull, MA (Onsite)  •  28 days ago
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Job Description

Join a hands-on laboratory team supporting cutting-edge reproductive technologies at Trans Ova Genetics. As a Medium Preparation Technician, you’ll play a critical role in enabling IVF and sexed semen lab success by ensuring precise, high-quality media is available when it’s needed. This role directly supports Trans Ova’s mission to advance genetic progress and deliver innovative reproductive solutions, while contributing to a collaborative, detail-driven culture rooted in quality, integrity, and scientific excellence.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Prepare media and stock solutions to support IVF and sexed semen lab operations
  • Coordinate with In Vitro Fertilization (IVF), Sexed Semen (SS), Quality Control (QC), Cloning, and Research & Development (R&D) teams to fulfill media requests
  • Plan and maintain preparation schedules to meet lab demand
  • Order and manage chemicals and disposables for media preparation
  • Package and ship prepared media to remote locations
  • Support QC and sterilization lab activities as needed
  • Assist with ovary aspiration (porcine and bovine), including scheduling and setup
  • Maintain accurate records, data entry, and adherence to lab protocols

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Bachelor’s degree in Animal Science, Biology, Chemistry, or related field, or 1+ years of relevant experience
  • Experience with aseptic technique and/or media preparation preferred
  • Ability to work under a laminar flow hood and perform repetitive hand movements
  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality outcomes
  • Excellent hand-eye coordination
  • Ability to follow established lab procedures and safety protocols
  • Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate across teams
  • Flexible, dependable, and aligned with a team-focused, results-driven environment
URUS Group

About URUS Group

URUS was established to meet the needs of dairy and beef cattle producers around the globe today and far into the future.

As a holding company with cooperative and private ownership, URUS connects well-established agricultural organizations – Alta Genetics, GENEX, Genetics Australia, Jetstream Genetics, PEAK, SCCL, Trans Ova Genetics, and VAS. Each of these organizations has its own unique identity, products, and services.

These companies provide cutting-edge genetics to accelerate genetic progress, customized reproductive service to maximize conceptions, dairy management information to take producers to the frontline of smart dairy farming, and an array of products and services to help the cow achieve her genetic potential. Put simply, these companies focus on the cow and her caretaker.

Yet, URUS is more than the sum of its parts. The URUS framework facilitates synergies between its companies – connections that drive new developments. The size and scale of URUS also contribute to significant investment in research and technology. URUS will build the tools, products, and genetics that cow caretakers need for tomorrow's sustainable, productive, and profitable herds.

Count on URUS – and its companies – to be in it for the long term. Count on URUS to invest in the products and services that will enhance producers’ abilities to be successful in effectively and efficiently feeding the world.

Industry
Agriculture & Forestry
Company Size
201-500 employees
Headquarters
Madison, Wisconsin
Year Founded
2018
Website
urus.org
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