Biomaterials Coordinator

Job Title: Biomaterials Coordinator

Company: Vytelle

Reporting to: Lab Manager

Direct Reports: None

Location: Ohio

Status: Full-time exempt

ABOUT VYTELLE

We are a global precision livestock company reshaping how cattle producers worldwide unlock animal performance. Our portfolio includes world class Bovine phenotypic and genotypic data capture system via Vytelle SENSE and Vytelle INSIGHT which enables producers to accurately select desired traits to continually produce elite progeny, coupled with Vytelle ADVANCE In Vitro Fertilization Service, which enhances the speed at whichgenetic improvement can be made.

ROLE OVERVIEW

As a Vytelle Biomaterials Coordinator, you will be an integral part of our global team that is helping to bring a new certainty to performance, health and genetic progress. Under the direct supervision of the lab manager, this position will support critical day-to-day laboratory operations handling semen and embryos logistics for IVF. Please consider that this position requires flexibility to work early mornings (as early as 4-5am at times) during two very busy breeding seasons. Volume does slow down during the summer months.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Checking in semen; entry and exit in our system and to record all the semen or embryo that is shipped.
• Accurate data entry and check as well as report generation.
• Ensure correct documentation (receiving and delivering) for embryos and semen.
• Responsible for data check from clients of donors, semen, and mattings.
• Prepare semen for IVFs scheduled the following day.
• Inventory management, storage, handling, and tracking (Semen and Embryos).
• Manage semen inventory requests and communication regarding semen and embryos from clients and Costumer Service.
• Semen logistics (schedule shipments or receiving semen, coordinate with embryo logistics as needed).
• Contribute process improvement recommendations and solutions.
• Handling, shipping, and tracking of client embryos and semen

• Responsible for monitoring the level of liquid nitrogen.
• Responsible to keep the semen room organized.
• Conduct full semen and embryo audits.
• Tracks and inventories shipper tanks, organizing agenda and priorities for semen and embryo deliveries.
• Attend any meeting essential for the responsibilities.
• Extra duties that will be necessary to help with:

     o Client, Customer Service, and intra-team communication.
     o Checking in embryos; entry and exit in our system and to record all the embryo or semen that is shipped.
     o Inventory management, storage, handling, and tracking (Semen and Embryos).
     o Accurate data entry and check as well as report generation.
     o Responsible for data check from clients of donors and mattings.
     o Contribute process improvement recommendations and solutions.
     o Handling, shipping, and tracking of client embryos and semen.
     o Checking storage, ordering, handling, and receiving of supplies, including liquid nitrogen.
     o Filing and reporting packing slips for accounting.
     o Facilities maintenance (direct contact with landlord and provider companies such as cleaning, electrician, pest control,   internet).
     o Tracks and inventories shipping incubators, organizing agenda and priorities for oocytes and embryo incubators.
     o Take initiative to solve the facility problems.
     o Maintain company assets as applicable (vehicles, guest house).
     o Attend Health and Safety Committee Meetings and any extra meeting essential for the responsibilities.
     o Any other tasks assigned by the Lab Manager.

• Role Model Behaviors - Engage, enable empower and act on:
Vytelle’s Core Values
Leadership: Inspire and serve and seek the best in each other

Endurance: Pacesetter, takes action and realizes results

Pioneer: Infinitely curious, catalyst and listens for ideas

Love: Contagious passion for customers and our purpose
Count on me: Take accountability, Depend on each other and Adaptable.

Ability to adopt and adhere to Vytelle’s Foundation: The Common Thread of Integrity, Respect and Trust

In addition to:
Teamwork: Establish and maintain positive working relationships with others, both internally and externally, to achieve the goals of the Company. Set goals, resolve problems, and make decisions that enhance the Company’s effectiveness.
Team Member Orientation: Anticipate, understand, and respond to the needs of team members to meet or exceed their expectations.
Direction and Decision making: Positively influence others to achieve results that are in the best interests of the Company. Assess situations to determine the importance, urgency, and risks, and make clear decisions are timely and in the best interests of the Company.

SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES

• Flexibility with workdays; processes are dependent on seasonal breeding and IVF times.
• Must be highly organized in a daily routine.
• Collaborative team player.
• Visual acuity to read small letters on semen straws and embryos (Strong attention to details and technicalities) and manual  dexterity.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Highly skilled communicator (Quality, Brevity, Clarity) and relationship-builder.
• Flexible, adaptable to change, able to work in a fast-pace environment.
• Scheduling proficiency.
• Risk tolerance and ability to deal with ambiguity.
• “Figure It Out” skills.
• Ability to understand new issues quickly.
• Ability to inspire confidence and create trust.
• Ability to work under pressure, plan personal workload and request team participation when necessary.
• Ability to translate highly technical processes/products into practical customer solutions.
• Balance between critical review and positive mindset
• An appreciation of and an ability to positively resolve issues arising from different cultures.

EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma.
• Technically proficient.
• Technologically proficient (Microsoft Office Suite or related software necessary to create and maintain reports and logs).
• Quality-driven; comfortable recommending process improvements.
• Highly organized and detail oriented.
• Shows passion and initiative.
• Previous laboratory and industry experience not required, but must be eager to learn.
• Flexibility in schedule.

WHAT THIS POSITION OFFERS

• Specialized training and collaboration with a team of highly skilled industry professionals.
• The opportunity to work with a dynamic, diverse, and rapidly growing company.
• Carrer advancement opportunities.
• Compensation package including 401K match, health, dental, vision and life insurance options, as well as paid time off.

EQUAL EMPLOYEMENT OPPORTUNITY POLICY

Vytelle provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.