Courier, Part-Time

We are seeking a dependable and detail-oriented individual to ensure the safe, secure, and timely transportation of oocytes and embryos between Satellite Centers and Trans Ova Genetics laboratories. This role is critical to maintaining our high standards of quality, safety, and customer service within the reproductive genetics industry. Typical routes average 12 hours in duration and do include driving at night.

Responsibilities: 

• Operate company owned vehicle for the pickup and delivery of oocytes and embryos from Satellite Centers to Trans Ova Labs.
• Plan routes to insure most economical use of time and equipment.
• Provide outstanding customer service during delivery and pickup operations.
• Perform all duties in conformance to appropriate safety, legal, and security standards.
• Informs supervisor of any needed maintenance on vehicle.

Qualifications: 

• High school diploma or equivalent 
• Effective verbal and written communication abilities
• Demonstrated ability to drive and adapt to changes in the dynamic environment
• Excellent time management to meet critical deadlines in the fast-paced industry 
• Ability to drive in inclement weather

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.