Bring your IVF laboratory expertise into a role where you can make an impact beyond the bench. The IVF Lab Professor combines hands-on laboratory work with training, mentorship, and technical development, helping IVF team members build the skills and confidence they need to succeed. Working alongside another IVF Lab Professor in our Iowa lab, you’ll support trainees throughout their development while staying actively involved in production, technical troubleshooting, and the continued improvement of our training programs. If you’re an experienced IVF professional who enjoys teaching, sharing your knowledge, and helping others grow, we welcome you to apply and explore this opportunity with Trans Ova Genetics.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provide hands-on training across IVF laboratory processes, from fertilization through embryo evaluation and freezing.
- Develop individualized training plans and guide trainees through established competency pathways.
- Coach, mentor, and provide ongoing feedback to new and existing IVF laboratory team members.
- Support laboratory production while maintaining strong technical proficiency in IVF procedures.
- Develop, update, and maintain training materials, online learning content, laboratory exercises, and competency assessments.
- Partner with IVF Technical Directors, Lab Managers, Team Leads, and fellow trainers to identify training needs and strengthen technical competency.
- Promote consistent laboratory techniques, procedures, quality standards, and best practices across teams and locations.
- Support domestic and international training initiatives, technical troubleshooting, continuous improvement efforts, and other laboratory needs as required.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in Animal Science, Biology, Reproductive Physiology, Veterinary Technology, or a related field.
- Minimum of 2 years of hands-on experience working in an IVF laboratory.
- Experience and proficiency in at least one area of IVF laboratory work, including fertilization or embryo procedures.
- Strong interest in teaching and developing others with the patience and flexibility to work with different learning styles.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts clearly.
- Ability to work collaboratively while balancing training responsibilities with laboratory production needs.
- Experience across both fertilization and embryo procedures is preferred; cross-training can be provided when needed.
- Previous training, mentoring, curriculum development, or OPU searching experience is a plus.
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.
