ET/IVF Lab Tech

Responsibilities

• Arrive on time for all scheduled shifts and maintain professional communication with team members.
• Perform daily ET/IVF laboratory procedures, including:
• Oocyte handling, evaluation, and maturation
• Semen preparation and quality assessment
• Fertilization procedures (IVF)
• Embryo culture, grading, and documentation
• Embryo cryopreservation by slow-freezing (DT)
• Embryo vitrification, warming, and loading for transfer
• Maintain sterile technique to prevent contamination of samples, culture media, or laboratory equipment.
• Operate, maintain, and perform quality control and quality assurance tasks on lab equipment such as incubators, heated stages, microscopes, centrifuges, laminar flow hoods, cryogenic storage systems, and warming devices.
• Record and manage data using laboratory software systems, spreadsheets, databases, and electronic recordkeeping platforms.
• Follow all biosafety and universal precautions for handling biological materials, gametes, embryos, chemicals, and cryogenic agents.
• Maintain accurate documentation in accordance with regulatory and company guidelines.
• Participate in continuous improvement efforts, including development of SOPs, troubleshooting, and special projects.
• Assist in training new or temporary staff on laboratory procedures and best practices.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required
• Bachelor’s Degree in Animal Science, Biology, Reproductive Physiology, or related field preferred
• 2+ years of experience in a laboratory setting; experience in ET/IVF, embryology, or andrology strongly preferred
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow strict laboratory protocols
• Ability to work varying shifts, including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays as needed
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and database software
• Strong manual dexterity and ability to perform fine motor tasks under a microscope
• Demonstrated ability to maintain aseptic technique and work in a controlled laboratory environment