Senior Laboratory Technician

ABS Global a Genus Company has an exciting opportunity. We are looking for a Senior Lab Technician. This position is located onsite in our Kennewick WA lab with the ability to work varied shifts including weekends and holidays depending on production demands.

The Senior Lab Technician has primary responsibility for all routine lab procedures and will contribute to the successful completion of semen preparation in vitro fertilization and embryo culture and cryopreservation protocols. This position will aid in achieving current and forecasted production goals and will participate in the analysis of performance results actively seeking opportunities for further investigation and testing solutions.

This position will be expected to contribute both individually and as a team member providing support to all team members and ensuring responsibilities are completed within production timelines.

The salary range for this position is ($55000 - $65000) USD. The salary provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. Genus considers several factors when extending an offer including but not limited to the role function and associated responsibilities a candidates work experience location education/training and key skills.

• Prepare workspace and equipment to ensure accurate assessment and safe manipulation of the oocytes semen and embryos.
• Assist in daily routine lab procedures including but not limited to maturation of bovine oocytes semen thawing and preparation in vitro fertilization in vitro culture of embryos cryopreservation of bovine embryos loading embryos in straws for embryo transfer and media preparation.
• Execute with supervision of an embryologist all aspects of grading staging and loading embryos in straws for embryo transfer procedure.
• Execute with supervision of an embryologist all aspects of embryo cryopreservation and thawing procedures.
• Assist in the calibration and maintenance of key lab equipment such as incubators autoclaves lab hoods centrifuge nitrogen tanks and microscopes
• Assist in preparation of materials (IVF and IVC culture dishes oocyte maturation tubes and embryo media)
• Type and send by email Production Reports.
• Follow established safety regulations.

Basic Qualifications: (required)

• Bachelors degree in veterinary medicine Animal Science Biomedicine or related field required.
• In-depth technical and scientific knowledge on IVF and embryology required.
• Experience in a laboratory or equivalent production environment preferred
• Previous experience working for a company in the biotechnology and/or agriculture sector preferred.

Other Qualifications:

• Ability to work varied shifts including weekends and holidays depending on production demands.
• Ability to follow detailed safety protocols as required during daily exposure to needles or other sharp objects as well as bodily fluids of beef and dairy cattle.
• Ability to sit up to six (6) hours utilizing hands and fingers to complete repetitive motions.
• Exceptional follow-through consistently demonstrates ability to organize and prioritize work for timely completion.
• Excellent eye-hand coordination with the visual ability to correctly identify and distinguish objects of various sizes color and depth perception near and far away.
• Demonstration of a depth of knowledge of SOPS application of principles concepts production practices and standards.
• Team-centric detail-orientated and highly organized.
• Solution-driven and determined to achieve production goals.
• Ability to work under close supervision from Senior Embryo and Embryo Techs.
• Solves routine problems of moderate scope and complexity by following established policies and SOPS referring to Senior Embryologist or Lab Coordinator for guidance.
• Good communication skills both verbal and written.

Genus is an agricultural biotechnology pioneer. We are a global FTSE 250 company headquartered in the UK and listed on the London Stock Exchange. Genus PLC has a presence in over 70 countries and a global workforce of over 3000 employees and growing. We are a worldwide leader in porcine and bovine animal genetics partneringwith farmers to transform how we nourish the world a mission that is important to a sustainable future.

ABS Global is a Genus company and is the world-leading provider of bovine genetics reproductive services technologies and udder care products. Marketing in more than 70 countries around the globe ABS has been at the forefront of animal genetics and technology since its founding in 1941. We are uniquely positioned as a global player with a dedicated research and development function and an international distribution network. We breed and distribute the genes of the worlds best bulls scientifically selecting livestock whose offspring is designed to increase the profitability of our customers who are some of the worlds biggest farmers and food producers. IntelliGen Technologies is the technology within ABS that develops sexed bovine genetics that helps customers maximize their profitability and reach their end goals in a fast and efficient manner.

Our vision is clear: Pioneering animal genetic improvement to sustainably nourish the world.

At Genus we offer a competitive salary. Benefits include health dental vision FSA/HSA long and short-term disability 401K tuition reimbursement paid holidays and ETO (earned time off). This position will have opportunities for growth.

Genus is an equal opportunity accordance with anti-discrimination law it is the purpose of this policy to effectuate these principles and mandates. Genus prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression pregnancy age national origin disability status genetic information protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Genus conforms to the spirit as well as to the letter of all applicable laws and regulations.

Genus plc will never ask you to provide fees or payment for computers software or other equipment or supplies during the recruitment and/or onboarding process. If you have any questions about your individual application please contact the Genus Talent Acquisition team at .