Field Searcher

Genus PLC has an exciting opportunity. We are looking for a Field Searcher to join our team. The position is located in our Kennewick position will be responsible for reviewing daily production goals and preparing materials for team members involved in the aspiration of oocytes. This position will also be responsible for following standard operating procedures to ensure appropriate processing of oocytes prior to incubation. This position is largely focused on filtering follicular fluid classifying oocyte health and promoting successful embryo development via maturation medium and incubation. Individuals in this role are also responsible for data collection and report development associated with their work.

• Preparepersonalworkspacepersonalstereo-microscopeandincubatortoensureaccurateassessmentandsafe transportation of oocytes.
• ReceiveandproperlystoreOPUtubescontainingaspiratedoocytesfromOvum Pick-UpSpecialist(OPU).
• Filterfollicularfluidandrinseoocyteswithwashingmediumprotocols.
• Classifyoocytesanddocumentquantityperclassificationprotocols.
• Evaluatequalityofoocytesunderamicroscopediscardnonviablestructuresusingpipette.

• Managetimetoensuretimelyprocessingofreceivedoocytes.
• Completeaccurateandtimelydocumentationofdatawhileprocessingaspiratedoocytes.
• Preparetransportationtubeswithmaturationmediumaeratewithmixedgassolutionsealandhouseinincubator.
• Coordinatesupplyofmaterialstoensureavailabilitytomaterialsbasedonproductionforecasts.
• Activelyparticipateintestingandprocessimprovementinitiatives.

• Seekcontinuousimprovementtofurtherperfectskillsanddecision-makingduringevaluationand categorization of oocyte health.
• Followestablishedsafetyregulations.
• Responsibleforpersonaltransportationtowork-siteofteninruralareas.

Education and Experience

• HighSchoolDiplomaorequivalentrequired;BiologyAnimalScienceorrelateddegreepreferred.

• Previousworkwithinlaboratoryenvironmentbeneficial.
• Previousexperiencesusingpipettesandmicroscopebeneficial.
• Previousexperienceworkinginfarmenvironmentpreferred.

Other Requirements

• Ability to travel up to 30% of the time with several overnight trips per month.

• Abilitytoworkvariedshiftsincludingweekendsandholidaysdependingonproductiondemand.
• Abilitytofollowdetailedsafetyprotocolsasduringdailyexposuretoneedlesorothersharpobjectsas well asbodily fluids of beef and dairy cattle.
• Team-centricdetail-orientatedandhighlyorganized.
• Solution-drivenanddeterminedtoachieveproductiongoals.
• Exceptionalfollow-throughconsistentlydemonstratingabilitytoorganizeandprioritizeworkfortimelycompletion.

• Strongcommunicationskillsbothverbalandwritten.
• Abilitytointeractwithdiversecultures.
• AbilitytospeakEnglishbilingual(English/Portugueseor Spanish)beneficial.

Genusis 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.

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

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 computer 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 .