Job Title: Laboratory Manager
Company: Vytelle
Reporting to: Vice President of ADVANCE IVF Operations
Direct Reports: Varied
Location: Nebraska
Salary Range: Commensurate with experience
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 which genetic improvement can be made.
ROLE OVERVIEW
The lab manager is a collaborative leader, team player and skilled technician who oversees IVF processes in a laboratory environment for the Vytelle ADVANCE IVF.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provides leadership to a rapidly growing team of embryologists, laboratory assistants and office management professionals.
- Confidently manages a team in a fast-paced environment.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including sales, veterinarians, leadership satellite managers and clients.
- Work independently and collaboratively while adhering to standard operating procedures (SOPs), processing directives, production standards, policies, health and safety directives and regulations.
- Maintain flexibility for working hours as IVF processes are time-dependent, includes some weekend work.
- Follow established IVF processes including plate preparation; oocyte collection and maturation; semen processing; embryo culture, evaluation, loading and freezing.
- Ensure integrity of media, collection and semen processing data; record and communicate oocyte collection, maintain embryo production data records; maintain accurate labelling and traceability of media and embryo production.
- Uphold lab maintenance standards; sanitize working areas and equipment; follow production inventory and LN2 management protocols; maintain processing equipment, glassware and plastic dishes and processing areas.
- Collaborate with veterinarians and satellite managers to provide superior customer service as a representative of Vytelle.
- 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, adaptable.
Ability to adopt and adhere to Vytelle’s Foundation: The Common Thread of Integrity, Respect and Trust.
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 that are timely and in the best interests of the Company.
SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES
- Excellent manual dexterity and visual acuity.
- Strategic thinker.
- Outstanding attention to detail.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Quality driven.
- Highly skilled communicator and relationship-builder.
- Ability to identify/understand laboratory and staff needs and manage expectations.
- Scheduling proficiency.
- Organized.
- The ability to inspire people to participate in a team environment.
- Risk tolerance and ability to deal with ambiguity.
- “Figure It Out” skills.
- Bias for execution.
- Ability to understand new issues quickly and make wise decisions.
- Ability to inspire confidence and create trust.
- Ability to work under pressure, plan personal workload and delegate effectively.
- Proven leadership and management skills with the ability to optimize team performance and development.
- Strong communication skills: Quality, Brevity, clarity.
- Balance between critical review and positive mindset.
- An appreciation of and an ability to positively resolve issues arising from different cultures.
EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor of Science Degree in a relevant field of study.
- Two plus years of industry experience and a strong passion for IVF.
- Previous laboratory experience in an academic and/or professional setting.
- Clear understanding of GxP lab environment.
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Administration, or related field.
- Strong leadership skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong attention to details and technicalities.
- Excellent organizational and technical skills.
- Excellent interpersonal and multi-tasking skills.
- Ability to move freely throughout lab and between workstations.
- Ability to lift and move objects, 25-50lbs.
- Ability to sit/stand for extended periods while performing laboratory tasks.
- Ability to sit at a desk or workstation for extended periods when performing analysis and/or administrative tasks.
- Ability to reach overhead, bend, and stoop as needed to access equipment and supplies.
- Coordination to operate lab instruments and equipment.
- Understand and follow safety protocols and wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT 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.
In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
