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Form of workWe have an exciting opportunity for an Andrologist I at our Gurnee, IL practice. If you have the following qualifications and have a desire to work in a fertility laboratory, this may be a great fit for you. The Andrologist performs all the laboratory procedures in Reproductive Chemistry and Andrology required for an in-vitro fertilization (IVF) cycle including hormone assay, preparation of semen samples for artificial insemination, cryopreservation of sperm, and complete sperm analysis assessed. This position will also assist as support role for embryology.
What you will do:
- Perform all Andrology services, including preparation of semen samples for artificial inseminations, cryopreservation of sperm, and complete sperm analysis assessed by World Health Organization (WHO) standards.
- Perform laboratory quality control (QC), quality assessment (QA), and participates in quality improvement (QI) programs, record keeping and collection of data.
- Perform other duties as assigned, and in keeping with Prelude Fertility policies, procedures and standards of patient care and initiatives toward continuous improvement at the individual and organizational level
- Support and actively participates in initiatives designed to improve individual and organizational performance
- Follow all laboratory SOPs and OSHA guidelines including universal precautions for blood borne pathogens.
- Perform comprehensive semen analysis, including sperm count, motility, progression, morphology, and viability (if indicated).
What is required:
- Minimum of 2 years of college credits with 24 hours documented credits in Chemical, Physical or Biological Sciences, or related field from an accredited four-year institution is required.
- 1 year prior laboratory experience
- Weekend coverage and possible travel to satellite locations is required
What we offer you!
- Outstanding benefits including health, vision and dental packages, including HSA/FSA, Life and Disability Insurance
- 18 days of accrued PTO in addition to 11 paid holidays
- Fertility benefits
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Employee Assistance Program
- Continuing Education Reimbursement
- We provide a great, family work environment with internal growth opportunities
