Technical Services Assistant

URUS Group • Boonsboro, MD

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Technical Services Assistant supports the management of repair, and
preparation of spare parts and equipment used in current and emerging
technologies within Sexed Semen Laboratories. This role plays a critical part of
minimizing equipment downtown by ensuring components are repaired, tested, and
ready for shipment to domestic and international centers.

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.

Requirements

• Associates degree with focus in engineering
• On-site
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Platforms (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual in English and Spanish
• Strong ability to prioritize tasks and adapt to shifting needs.
• Detail-oriented, organized, and willingness to learn

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and implementing processes to repair and prepare spare parts and equipment for shipment.
• Work with electronic components, including measurement, physical replacement, soldering, and testing (includes exposure to high-voltage systems).
• Support fluidic system component replacement, measurement, and evaluation.
• Maintain and prepare laser performance optimization and mechanical components to support field engineers with issues for rapid replacement.
• Repair, replace, and test computer system components (hardware and software).
• Prepare and ship spare parts domestically and internationally.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree