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Professional Services Embryologist Intern

CompanyURUS Group
LocationBryan
Work ModeOn Site
PostedOctober 2, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The intern will assist the professional services team with IVF laboratory procedures, including oocyte searching, grading, and embryo handling. They will also manage inventory, perform data entry for clinical records, and engage in client-facing activities during on-farm visits.
Internship Type
full time
Company Size
182
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
AgSource is a broad-based agricultural service cooperative specializing in laboratory testing and the generation of value-added management information. AgSource began as a dairy records cooperative in 1959 to provide computer management information from Dairy Herd Improvement (DHI) testing. The cooperative has since grown to encompass all aspects of dairy information management service and has diversified its testing services to meet the broader needs of the agricultural industry. AgSource Dairy is the only full-service dairy management information provider in the country, conducting research and development, field data collection, laboratory analysis and diagnostics, meter service and outreach and education, resulting in high quality decision tools for dairy producers. We continue to provide for the changing needs of our members with advanced management reports, such as the Transition Cow Index® and KetoMonitor® and popular programs like AgSourceDM™ and MyAgSource® . AgSource Laboratories has become a leader in agricultural and environmental laboratory analysis and information management services and has become one of the largest soil testing organizations in the country. Some would be content to remain as we are today, but AgSource is unwilling to settle in the pursuit of excellence. In cooperation with our partners, AgSource strives to increase research and development of improved management decision tools, working together for the overall benefit of our members and customers and the agriculture industry as a whole.
About the Role

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.
Key Skills
Embryo handlingOocyte searchingOocyte gradingIVF lab proceduresLiquid nitrogen handlingSemen handlingData entryInventory managementReproductive terminologyClient communicationAttention to detailAnimal scienceBovine industry knowledgeLaboratory safety
Categories
AgricultureScience & ResearchHealthcare