
Vytelle is an integrated technology platform that accelerates genetic progress in cattle, utilizing proprietary data capture systems and AI-driven analytics to enhance genetic selection and management decisions. Their advanced reproductive technology, including in vitro fertilization (IVF), enables producers to optimize herd performance sustainably, ensuring competitive meat and milk production for future generations. With a focus on individual animal management, Vytelle is reshaping the livestock industry by providing certainty in performance, health, and genetic advancements, positioning itself as a leader in precision livestock solutions.

Vytelle is an integrated technology platform that accelerates genetic progress in cattle, utilizing proprietary data capture systems and AI-driven analytics to enhance genetic selection and management decisions. Their advanced reproductive technology, including in vitro fertilization (IVF), enables producers to optimize herd performance sustainably, ensuring competitive meat and milk production for future generations. With a focus on individual animal management, Vytelle is reshaping the livestock industry by providing certainty in performance, health, and genetic advancements, positioning itself as a leader in precision livestock solutions.
What they do: Precision livestock platform offering hormone-free IVF and individual-animal data capture to accelerate genetic progress in cattle
Headquarters: Lenexa, Kansas (relocated Dec 2022)
Founder & CEO: Kerryann Kocher
Recent funding: Series B $20M (Apr 4, 2023)
Founded: 2015
Genetic improvement and precision management in cattle (beef and dairy).
2015
Biotechnology Research
13.2M USD
Described as oversubscribed.
20M USD
Series B included Mountain Group Partners, Grosvenor Food & AgTech, Open Prairie, Fulcrum Global Capital, Serra Ventures, KC Rise.
“Backed by ag-focused growth and venture investors including Forage Capital Partners, Open Prairie, Fulcrum Global Capital, Grosvenor Food & AgTech, Serra Ventures, Mountain Group Partners, KC Rise, and others”
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Job Title:
Bovine IVF Field Embryologist
Company:
Vytelle
Reporting to:
Regional Team Leader & Field Embryologist Manager
Direct Reports:
None
Location:
Remote role with various travel to customer locations
Salary Range:
Commensurate with experience
Status:
Full – Time Non-Exempt
ABOUT VYTELLE
We are a global precision livestock company transforming how cattle producers elevate herd performance. Through our integrated technology platform, we enable generational genetic gains in just a few years – helping producers sustainably deliver more protein with few inputs. At Vytelle, you’ll be part of a team making a measurable impact on the future of global food production.
ROLE OVERVIEW
The Bovine IVF Embryologist is an integral part of our global team to help bring
certainty to genetic progress in livestock. The Embryologist will work alongside team
members to perform all duties associated with embryo production, data entry, and
communication while adhering to all laboratory standard operating procedures.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Complete Vytelle’s specialized training program designed to prepare team members for fieldwork at our satellite locations for oocyte collection and in the IVF lab. (This will require travel to our training facility in Texas.)
Work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment 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.
Travel to satellite locations with Vytelle veterinarians- may include overnight travel.
Prepare, maintain and plan collection-related tasks and equipment; adhere to standard collection workflow.
Conduct oocyte quality assessment at collection; identify and report any anomalies detected during collections.
Enter collection data electronically and produce daily collection reports.
Collaborate with veterinarians and satellite managers to provide superior customer service as a representative of Vytelle. Assist with maintaining integrity of media
Collection and semen processing data
Record and communicate oocyte collection
Maintain accurate labeling and traceability of all associated lot numbers specific to field embryologist oocyte collection
Complete Vytelle’s Embryo Transfer training at the appropriate time. Training includes, embryo grading, embryo loading, embryo thawing; skills will be utilized for embryo transfer projects
Take initiative in problem-solving and supporting solutions that align with organizational goals
Report to lab location as needed for in person meetings, gather supplies for OPUs / transfer projects, or specific project assigned by manager
Engage in continuous learning to stay current with industry standards and best practices
Adapt to changing priorities and assist with projects or initiatives outside of core responsibilities when necessary
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 and 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.
SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES
WORK LOCATION & TRAVEL EXPECTATIONSThe Bovine IVF Field Embryologist will be responsible for traveling to customer sites, including procedures conducted at satellite partner locations and on-farm settings. This role also requires routine reporting to the Vytelle laboratory nearest the employee’s residence to collect necessary supplies. This laboratory will be designated as the employee’s home base. Travel between the employee’s residence and the home base is considered standard commuting and is therefore not eligible for mileage reimbursement. Mileage reimbursement will apply to business-related travel from the home base to satellite locations, on-farm sites, or other approved destinations.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
VYTELLE WILL
Champion your growth. At Vytelle, we believe in hands-on learning, mentorship and continuous development through work experiences to help you grow professionally and personally.
Collaborate to succeed. No matter where we are, we work as one team – solving challenges, removing obstacles and delivering results through shared knowledge and commitment.
Celebrate diversity. Our strength lies in the different backgrounds, ideas and perspectives we bring together. Your voice matters and contributes to the bigger picture of sustainable progress.
Reward your impact. We offer competitive total compensation, medical/dental and a suite of voluntary benefits, 401k and opportunities to engage with the agricultural communities we serve.
EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS
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.