Great Lakes Regional Intern

Job Description

This position is designed for a college student looking for a hands-on experience to learn more about Trans Ova and the advanced reproduction technologies that we have to offer. We are looking for an individual who is motivated and wants to follow a career path in bovine reproduction.

Major Areas of Accountability:

• Exposure to the complete process of In Vitro Fertilization.
• Hands-on project on a desirable topic agreed upon with supervisor.
• Assist the Professional Services Veterinarian team with cattle handling on farm, prepare equipment for IVF procedures, and interact with clients.
• Assist the Professional Services Embryologist team with oocyte searching and processing, embryo grading, freezing, and embryo transfers.
• Assist the IVF lab with embryo freezing preparation, inventory and effectively learn how to use relevant lab equipment to complete other tasks such as fertilization, stripping, moving embryos, and loading embryos on practice donors.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Cattle handling experience
• AI or Advanced Reproduction Technology exposure preferred
• Strong desire to pursue a career in bovine reproduction
• Willingness to learn and develop both personally and professionally
• Pursuing a degree in Animal Science or equivalent education

Applications will close on November 6th, 2026.

About Us

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.