Biomaterials Coordinator

Job Title: Biomaterials Coordinator  

Company: Vytelle 

Reporting to: Lab Manager 

Direct Reports: None 

Primary Location: Melbourne VIC, Australia  

Status: Full-Time 

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

Because Vytelle is growing rapidly, we are actively expanding our lab teams! 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 logistics for IVF. Please consider that this position requires flexibility to work early mornings (as early as 3-4am at times) during two very busy breeding seasons. 

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Checking in semen; entry and exit in our system and to record all the semen that is shipped
• Semen logistics (schedule shipments or receiving semen, coordinate with embryo logistics as needed)
• Prepare semen for IVFs scheduled the following day
• Ensure correct documentation; manage semen inventory requests
• Manage all communication regarding semen
• Assist in monitoring liquid nitrogen tank levels
• To keep the semen room organized
• Conduct full semen audits on a quarterly basis
• 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, 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.

• Excellent visual acuity and manual dexterity

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities

• Highly skilled communicator and relationship-builder

• Ability to identify/understand project needs and manage expectations

• Scheduling proficiency

• Collaborative team player

• Organized

• 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

• Ability to translate highly technical processes/products into practical customer solutions

• 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

• High school diploma

• Technically proficient

• Excellent communication skills- verbal and written

• Excellent customer service skills

• 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

• Must be eligible to work in Australia

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.