Northeast Regional Internship - Maryland

Primary Objectives Of Position:

This position is designed for a college student looking for a hands-on experience to learn more about Trans Ova Genetics 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 agricultural reproduction.  

During this internship, you will get the experience to fully understand the complete process of IVF and every step that makes our system work. We want to expose this individual to different departments and responsibilities within Trans Ova to gain knowledge and skills not only in the workplace, but in the real world. This intern will be assigned a project to work on in a desired area to present to the center at the end of the internship.  

Job Duties And Responsibilities:

• Hands-on project on a desirable topic agreed upon with supervisor.  
• Assist the Production teams with moving cattle in and out of the chute, prepare equipment for IVF procedures, and giving shots.  
• Assist the export team in semen certifications, export shipments and blood sample calcifications.  
• Assist the IVF lab with embryo freezing preparation, inventory and effectively learn how to use a pipette to complete other tasks such as stripping, moving embryos, and loading embryos on practice donors ran in clinic.  
• Learn to inventory, pull, and check in semen and embryos.  
• Interact with clients on preparing shipments and inventory management.  
• Other duties as assigned  

Qualifications:

• Background in agriculture is preferred  
• Degree in an Agricultural related field  
• Must show interest in learning all aspects of the business, rather than one defined position.  
• Willingness to learn and develop both personally and professionally 
• Must be flexible to working schedules, as each department may require a different structure.  
• Computer skills are required.  

Internship applications will close on October 31st, 2025, please note you may not be contacted until after this date. 

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. URUS is a holding company with cooperative and private ownership and is positioned at the heart of the dairy and beef industry. Its family of companies include Alta Genetics, GENEX, Genetics Australia, Leachman Cattle, Jetstream, PEAK, SCCL, Trans Ova Genetics and VAS, with each having its own unique identity, products, and services. These companies work globally to provide cutting-edge dairy and beef genetics, customized reproductive services, 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 Group has 9 operating companies in 17 countries and employs approximately 2,400 people.