Embryologist II or III

About the role

The Embryologist II or III, under general direction of the Laboratory Supervisor or Director, performs advanced technical clinical and research duties independently in the embryology laboratory. This role interacts directly with physicians and demonstrates the ability to use own judgement in making decisions regarding lab procedures. The Embryologist III role includes daily oversight and training of embryologists, focusing on ensuring quality outcomes and an excellent patient experience. The position offers a $5000 sign-on bonus.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates independent proficiency and competency in performing the following procedures: Conducts the full range of basic and advanced Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) laboratory procedures.
• Conducts serum/media preparation with accuracy and impeccable attention to detail.
• Conducts sperm preparation for ICSI and for conventional insemination.
• Performs egg retrievals and cumulus cell removal.
• Performs both conventional and ICSI inseminations, meeting established percentage goals for fertilization.
• Completes fertilization checks for conventional insemination and ICSI.
• Successfully performs embryo grading to select embryos for transfer, meeting goals established by Lab Director, including passing proficiency testing as stated in the SOP.
• Successfully performs embryo warming and transfers, measured by the pregnancy rate per transfer.
• Conducts procedures of egg and embryo vitrification with meticulous attention to detail. Proficiency is measured by the percentage of recovered eggs/embryos and survival of warmed eggs/embryos.
• Conduct advanced IVF procedures (including ICSI, embryo biopsy, tubing, oocyte vitrification and oocyte warming).
• Conducts daily quality control activities.
• Ensures documentation is accurate and completed in a timely manner.
• Ancillary duties as required to maintain a clean and operating laboratory, tank maintenance & monitoring, cleaning, and maintaining equipment, and inventory control.
• Complies with regulations and laws for human ART in the U.S. and applicable state, adheres to the policies, procedures, and rules of our Company, and assures that work is performed in accordance with American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM) standards.
• Works collaboratively with the Lab Director and lab team to proactively identify evolving “best practices” as well as areas for improvement in laboratory processes and department operations.
• Meticulously follow detailed laboratory standard operating procedures as well as comply with all safety policies.
• Maintains quality standards and numerical goals for laboratory procedures, as set by the Lab Director.
• Consults with physicians as needed.
• Safeguards appropriate and adequate supplies for all laboratory procedures and assists with ordering as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Biology, Chemistry, Reproductive Biology or Animal Science required.
• Meet the College of American Pathologists (CAP) requirement for the number of Biology and/or Chemistry hours (60 semester hours that include 24 semester hours which must include 6 hours of chemistry, 6 hours of biology and 12 hours of a combination of biology, chemistry, or medical laboratory technology in any combination).
• Technical Supervisor (TS), preferred.
• Meet state specific certifications/licensure requirements, if applicable.
• 2-3 years' work experience in an IVF lab, strongly preferred for level II.
• 5 years’ work experience in an IVF lab, strongly preferred for level III.
• Successfully completed a minimum of 30 supervised procedures for new skills (30 of each type of procedure).
• Successfully completed a minimum of 20 independent procedures.