Ivf Lab Supervisor

Come join CCRM Fertility, a global pioneer in fertility treatment, research, science, specializing in IVF, fertility testing, egg freezing, preimplantation genetic testing, third party reproduction and egg donation. As a member of CCRM Fertility’s diverse team of professionals, you will be a part of helping families grow and changing lives. We take pride in providing our employees with meaningful employment, a supportive culture, and a well-balanced personal & work life alignment. For more information, visit www.ccrmivf.com

Location Address: 6565 France Ave S Suite 400, Edina, MN 55435

What We Offer Our Team Members:

• Generous Paid time-off (PTO) and paid holidays
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Health benefits eligible the first day of the month following your start date.
• 401(k) Plan with Company Match (first of the month following 2 months of service)
• Basic & Supplement Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Short-Term Disability
• Flexible spending including Dependent Care and Commuter benefits.
• Health Savings Account
• CCRM Paid Family Medical Leave (eligible after 1 year)
• Supplemental Options (Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Accident)
• Professional Development, Job Training, and Cross Training Opportunities
• Bonus Potential

How You Will Make an Impact: The IVF Laboratory Supervisor demonstrates advanced knowledge and skills in the IVF Laboratory. You will directly report to the IVF Laboratory Director and takes direction from the IVF Laboratory Director and/or Medical Director. You should function independently and foster teamwork within the IVF Laboratory and other departments. The Supervisor will be responsible for performing all procedures that are performed in the IVF Laboratory. This position requires organizational skills, self-motivation, excellent communication and customer service skills along with a high level of independent judgment and accuracy. You must be well-organized, efficient, attentive to details, responsible, and able to multi-task. You must have a desire to develop professionally.

What You Will Do: The IVF Laboratory Supervisor assists the Director in oversight of laboratory operations, managing laboratory staff, and ensuring adherence to regulatory oversight (CAP, CLIA, FDA). This position should demonstrate advanced knowledge and skills in the IVF and Clinical Laboratory. The IVF Laboratory Supervisor reports directly to the IVF Laboratory Director.

• Perform all aspects of media/medium preparation (makes stock solutions, prepares media/medium for each case).
• Perform freezing and thawing of human embryos according to IVF lab protocol which results in a high survival rate.
• Perform freezing and thawing of human eggs according to IVF lab protocol which results in a high survival rate.
• Perform daily fertilization checks which include “cleaning” embryos with minimal trauma to observe fertilization. Is able to judge fertilization by observation of pronuclei and polar bodies.
• Assist physician during egg retrievals and is able to locate and assess all oocytes retrieved.
• Process semen for IVF procedures according to IVF Laboratory protocol.
• Perform oocyte inseminations according to IVF Laboratory protocol.
• Consistently implement IVF laboratory’s double signature and check system when performing procedures to assure correct identity of eggs, sperms, and embryos.
• Consistently document all patient results into the EMR and other forms per IVF Laboratory procedures.
• Perform Assisted Hatching according to IVF Laboratory procedures.
• Perform Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection (ICSI) according to IVF Laboratory procedures resulting in high fertilization rates.
• Perform biopsy procedures including Polar Body and Blastocyst biopsy resulting in high number of embryos returning a testing result.
• Assure that the IVF department meets the technical requirements which will maintain the greatest gamete and embryo viability.
• Ensure all technical functions of the IVF department are carried out.
• Work with the Medical Director in evaluation and establishing new techniques and reviewing existing techniques.
• Participate in applicable educational opportunities to evaluate and establish new techniques.
• Monitor preliminary patient laboratory data in order to make informed decisions during the IVF cycle.
• Implement procedures and new procedures to solve problems.
• Prepare written technical procedures for all the procedures performed in the embryology laboratory.
• Delegate responsibility within the IVF department.
• Counsel patients on embryology when requested by the Medical Director.
• Ensure the IVF laboratory meets all CAP (College of American Pathologists) accreditation criteria.
• Maintain certification as a CAP inspector and carries out inspections of CAP laboratories as required for CAP accreditation.
• Ensure the IVF laboratory is registered with the FDA and that the IVF laboratory is in compliance with all FDA regulations under “Title 21 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 1271”.
• Supervise Cryopreservation Specialist to ensure inventory of frozen oocytes/embryos is accurate and up to date.
• Supervise IVF Lab Database Specialist to ensure IVF Laboratory computer software and systems are maintained and statistical data is readily available for quality control.
• Provide hands-on work as an embryologist as needed
• Other duties as assigned.

What You Bring:

• Must have either a medical technology licensure/certificate and degree or a Bachelor’s degree in Biology or Microbiology.
• Minimum five years experience as a staff embryologist. Previous supervisory experience in an IVF laboratory preferred.
• Strong computer skills, ability to use basic office equipment.

Working Conditions:The physical demands described here are representative of those which should be met, with or without reasonable accommodation (IAW ADA Guidelines), by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. This job operates in a professional office, clinical and/or laboratory setting. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, including computer keyboards and mice; telephones; photocopiers; scanners; filing cabinets. While performing the duties of this job, the employee will interact with others and ensure compliance with medical regulations, ethical guidelines, and organizational policies to maintain the highest standards of care and patient and staff safety.

CCRM’s Compensation: The salary range represents the national average compensation for this position. The base salary offered will vary based on location, experience, skills, and knowledge. The pay range does not reflect the total compensation package. Our rewards may include an annual bonus, flexible work arrangements, and many other region-specific benefits.

Pre-Employment Requirements:All offers of employment are conditional upon the successful completion of the CCRM Fertility onboarding process, including verification of eligibility and authorization to work in the United States. This employer participates in the E-Verify Program in order to verify the identity and work authorization of all newly hired employees.

Equal Employment/Anti-Discrimination: We are an equal-opportunity employer. In all aspects of employment, including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, the choice will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.