Professional Services Intern

Trans Ova Genetics – California is seeking 1 Professional Services intern to represent our on-farm services and help provide client satisfaction within the region. This position will entail gaining industry-leading experience with in vitro and embryo transfer procedures both on-farm and inside the laboratory through collaboration with professional services, and lab personnel, as well as network with other senior leadership across URUS. The intern will also complete a culminating project that is relevant to current interests or procedural development needs within Trans Ova.

Major Areas of Accountability:

• Derive and analyze data from on-farm procedures and guided research into a selected topic for their culminating project.

• Demonstrate great knowledge regarding the scope of their project and gain the ability to go on to educate other team members (peers and senior leaders) and individuals outside of the field on their experiences and findings.

• Gain an in-depth understanding of the in-vitro process and applied cattle and small ruminant reproductive processes

• Become familiar with Trans Ova’s digital platforms including Ova Drive and associated applications.

• Learn how to assist and/or independently conduct processes inside the IVF lab and on-farm with the professional services team including, but not limited to assistance with ovum pickup, oocyte searching and grading, embryo evaluation and freezing, fertilizations, and other tasks as assigned by the lab.

• Represent Trans Ova in a positive and professional manner when interacting with clients in order to provide exceptional client experiences.

• Provide detailed feedback on the summer experience throughout and at the end of their internship program

Qualifications:

• Completion of at least their sophomore year, or equivalent, of undergraduate college

• Strong background in agriculture, preferably in livestock production or pre-veterinary sciences

• Degree in Agriculture, Animal Science or equivalent experience is preferred

• Must possess a current U.S. driver’s license

• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and as part of a team

• Must possess excellent communication and people skills

• Willingness to learn and develop both personally and professionally

• Computer skills are required; and the ability to work independently with Microsoft programs (Excel, Word, etc.)

  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.