URUS Group

Professional Services Embryologist Intern

URUS Group  •  Bryan, TX (Onsite)  •  4 hours ago
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Job Description

Trans Ova (Bryan, TX Center) is seeking a Professional Services Embryologist intern to assist the current team with IVF lab procedures, data entry, and inventory. This is a professional services internship that includes in clinic and on farm OPU/transfer trips in which the intern will be client facing, while learning proper SOPs to assist in lab work.

Major Areas of Accountability

  • Learn safe handling procedures for liquid nitrogen, semen and embryos
  • Learn and apply SOPs for oocyte searching and grading
  • Learn and apply SOPs for fresh IVF embryo grading
  • Learn proper thawing procedure for DT embryos for transfers
  • Organize and maintain supplies for procedures and frozen inventories
  • Assist PSE team with data entry for transfers, OPUs, billing and frozen embryo shipments
  • Cross training opportunities with client service, IVF lab, sexed semen lab, donor/recip herdsmen, and technician/veterinarians
  • Gain an understanding of the reproductive terminology commonly used in the livestock industry and communicate options with clients
  • Represent TOG in a professional and friendly manner at all times
  • Provide detailed feedback on the summer experience, as well as potential improvements to the internal TOG system from a third party perspective

Qualifications

  • Incredible attention to detail and strives for perfection
  • Passion for the agriculture industry and understanding of the value of ART in the bovine industry
  • Progress towards a degree in Animal Science or similar agriculture field
  • Self-starter with the flexibility to work independently or within a group
  • Ability to communicate effectively with people of all backgrounds
  • Willingness to learn and develop both personally and professionally
  • Applications will close on November 6th, 2026.

Trans Ova Genetics, a member of the URUS Group, provides industry-leading reproductive technologies and expertise to cattle breeders through a unique professional services team that works closely with clients to understand their breeding goals and ultimately help clients advance and extend superior genetics. Trans Ova Genetics understands the process that will help multiply a herd’s genetic success. Reproductive technologies such as embryo transfer, in-vitro fertilization (IVF), sexed-semen, genetic preservation, and cloning are considered the reproductive “tools” available for breeders looking to achieve specific breeding and reproductive goals. Internationally recognized as a source of superior animal husbandry and reproductive expertise, Trans Ova Genetics offers an integrated system of regional centers, satellite stations, and on-farm application of reproductive technologies.

Trans Ova's headquarters are in Sioux Center, Iowa, but we have many offices and satellite centers across the country. On-going research and applied science allow Trans Ova Genetics to develop and implement new technologies to help move the science of bovine genetic improvement forward. Trans Ova is dedicated to meeting the requirements of their customers and to continual improvement.

TOG has deep roots in the industry through its origin within the URUS family of companies. As a holding company with cooperative and private ownership, URUS is a family of businesses at the heart of the dairy and beef industry – Alta Genetics, GENEX, Genetics Australia, Leachman Cattle, Jetstream, PEAK, SCCL, Trans Ova Genetics and VAS. Each organization has its unique identity, products, and services. These companies work globally to provide cutting-edge dairy and beef genetics, customized reproductive services to maximize conceptions, dairy management information to take producers to the frontline of progressive dairy farming, and an array of products and services to help bovines reach their full genetic potential. URUS has 9 brands in 17 retail countries and employs nearly 2,800 people globally.

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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