Laboratory/Cryopreservation Technician OH

Select Sires•Plain City, OH

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Select Sires is seeking a reliable, hardworking, detail-oriented, and self-motivated Laboratory/Cryopreservation Technician to join its processing and quality control team in Plain City, Ohio. The position supports semen processing, quality control, and, as needed, cryopreservation activities while protecting semen quality and maintaining the integrity of laboratory processes. The technician follows established procedures, work instructions, company policies, quality standards, and safety protocols, and must be able to recognize and respond to routine issues. The position reports to the Manager of Semen Processing and Quality Control. The schedule is Monday from 5:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and Tuesday through Friday from 5:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. EST. Schedules and duties may change according to departmental needs. The role involves working across laboratory and quality control areas, maintaining production flow, performing quality evaluations, operating laboratory equipment and company software, and supporting process improvements. Select Sires is willing to train candidates who demonstrate a positive attitude, strong work ethic, dependability, and willingness to learn. The work requires extended standing and walking, as well as other physical activities including sitting, bending, stooping, squatting, kneeling, climbing stairs, twisting, lifting, pushing, pulling, and carrying. Select Sires offers competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, professional development and training, career advancement pathways, and a collaborative team-oriented work environment.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Reliable transportation to ensure consistent, punctual attendance.
Strong verbal communication skills and ability to work effectively with team members across the facility.
Exceptional attention to detail and ability to follow instructions precisely in a controlled, SOP-driven environment.
Strong task-prioritization skills and ability to manage multiple responsibilities while adapting to changing operational needs.
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented production environment and maintain focus, accuracy, and safety during repetitive or detail-sensitive tasks.
Basic computer literacy and willingness to learn required systems and equipment.
Must be insurable and able to drive a company vehicle under company policy.
Ability to constantly stand and walk for 6–8 hours; frequently sit for 3–6 hours and bend or stoop for 3–6 hours; occasionally squat or kneel for 1–3 hours; and seldom climb stairs, twist, lift, push or pull, and carry as described in the posting.

Nice To Haves

Associate or bachelor’s degree in a related field, or equivalent education, training, or relevant professional experience.
Knowledge or experience in artificial insemination, bovine genetics or reproduction, or the agriculture industry.
A positive attitude, strong work ethic, dependability, and willingness to learn; candidates demonstrating these qualities may be trained.

Responsibilities

Maintain high standards of quality and accuracy and take accountability for assigned work areas.
Follow standard operating procedures for semen processing, quality control, and cryopreservation.
Perform semen processing responsibilities and procedures, including proper product handling, labeling, and storage.
Maintain production flow and efficiency; monitor and optimize production processes and identify inefficiencies or issues.
Prepare materials, equipment, and workstations for daily production and maintain clean, organized laboratory areas.
Perform quality control evaluations and procedures; observe semen quality indicators and report abnormalities or concerns.
Follow protocols to prevent contamination or product loss, protect product integrity, identify recurring quality issues, and recommend process or protocol improvements.
Serve as a resource for quality standards and compliance.
Operate laboratory equipment and company software systems; follow equipment-use and cleaning procedures, troubleshoot common equipment issues within scope, and support process and equipment improvements.
Maintain punctual, reliable attendance; follow instructions consistently; communicate and cooperate effectively with coworkers; and demonstrate initiative, accountability, and problem-solving.
Perform duties in compliance with safety protocols, properly use required PPE and safety equipment, and immediately report hazards, near misses, and unsafe conditions.
Demonstrate coachability, learn willingly, lead by example through professionalism and work ethic, and provide informal mentorship to entry-level technicians as needed.
Be able to drive a company vehicle in accordance with company policy.