Trans Ova Genetics Internship - IVF Lab

Company: Trans Ova Genetics
Location: Sioux Center
Posted on: May 15, 2022

Job Description:

Position Purpose: Responsible for assisting IVF lab, Main farm lab, media lab, and sterilization lab in their daily duties. This internship will run from January to July. Key Responsibilities:Adhere to aseptic handling techniques.Prepare fertilization and culture media plates.Accurately input searching, fertilization, culture, transfer, and freezing data into OvaDrive.Set up media and supplies for Ovum Pick Up searching.Make ear tags for recipient cows receiving embryos.Tear down incoming shipping incubators and prepare them for their next use.Turn on outgoing shipping incubators and manage them on the shipping board.Print shipping labels and call tags.Prepare clone kits as needed.Document and perform weekly and/or daily quality control checks of laboratory equipment including cleaning and maintenance of CO2 incubators, CO2 cylinders, warm plates, water baths, thermometers, gun warmers, Fyrite gas analyzers, etc.Monitors and records media lot numbers and expiration dates.Prepares supplies for freezing embryos including straws, cane and goblet labels according to Trans Ova policy and IETS protocol.Apply tops for large batches of media tubes as needed.Assist in the preparation and packaging supplies to be sterilized.Prepare dry shipper tanks for shipment by filling with liquid nitrogen.Follows Trans Ova s policies and procedures.Maintains a professional image reflective of Trans Ova s industry position.Other duties as assigned by supervisor. Education Requirements:Minimum high school diploma or G.E.D.Physical Requirements/Working Conditions:Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. Ability to sit or stand for long periods of time. Other skills/experience:Must have valid driver s license.Must be able to operate a company vehicle.Good communication skills.

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