Embryologist - 40 hours, days

Major Responsibilities

• Counsel and advise patients on fertility and ART (Assisted Reproductive Technology) procedures.
• Treat infertility issues using ART.
• Oversee day-to-day technical and administrative aspects of IVF lab operation under the direction of IVF Laboratory Director.
• Technical benchwork, quality control and quality assurance activities and paperwork.
• Train newly hired embryologists.
• Work closely with the lab director and medical director to assure quality patient care and compliance with regulatory and accreditating agencies.
• Resolve technical problems including equipment troubleshooting following manufacturer’s instructions and/or in accordance with policies and procedures approved by the laboratory director.
• Review, revise, and write IVF laboratory protocols.

Position Qualifications

• Licenses/Certifications/Education: Bachelor’s degree in chemical, physical, biological, medical technology, clinical or reproductive laboratory science from an accredited institution. Master’s degree preferred.
• Experience/Skills: Experience of at least 3 years in all IVF procedures including, ICSI, AH, vitrification, blastocyst biopsy and other related procedures. Proficient in all IVF procedures including intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI), Assisted hatching (AH), embryo/blastocyst vitrification, blastocyst biopsy, biopsied cell processing for PGT, oocyte vitrification and warming. Knowledge to conduct CAP, FDA, and CLIA inspections. Excellent communication, both verbal and written. Basic computer skills necessary for data entry, making data summary tables/spreadsheets and operating electronic medical record. Detail oriented and a team player.

Benefits

Everyone Is a Caregiver At UMass Memorial Health, everyone is a caregiver – regardless of their title or responsibilities. Exceptional patient care, academic excellence and leading-edge research make UMass Memorial the premier health system of Central Massachusetts, and a place where we can help you build the career you deserve. We are more than 20,000 employees, working together as one health system in a relentless pursuit of healing for our patients, community and each other. And everyone, in their own unique way, plays an important part, every day.

Pay

Hiring Range: $87,276.80 - $157,081.60

Schedule

Monday through Friday, Weekends (Saturday and Sunday) Scheduled Hours: Days but can vary Shift 1 - Day Shift, 8 Hours (United States of America) Hours: 40