Junior Embryologist

Job Title: Junior Embryologist

General Description: We are offering a great opportunity to join one of the most progressive and busiest IVF centers. Work alongside pioneers of cutting-edge research developers in an active setting that is constantly not just treating infertility but exploring new and better technologies to help couples achieve pregnancy. This role involves working directly with the Laboratory Director and qualified candidates will perform in vitro fertilization, artificial insemination, cryopreservation of embryos, and assistance of embryo transfers. Additional duties may extend to supervising other team members and assisting with hands-on experiential learning.

Supervision Received: Reports to Lab Manager and Lab Director

Essential Functions:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Collects eggs and sperm (gametes from patients for processing).
• Performs manipulation and testing of suitability of each gamete.
• Prepares gametes and the environment for the in vitro fertilization (IVF) and facilitation of fertilization.
• Uses assisted reproductive technologies to help with infertility.
• Preserves gametes and embryos for futures use; embryo culture and cryopreservation.
• Monitors embryos development through different stages.
• Selects embryo for transfer to recipient women, research or other intended use and the implantation of embryos into reproductive organs,
• Monitors and maintains Cryobanks
• Maintains an understanding of human reproductive biology, infertility and assisted reproductive technology.
• Cares and maintains equipment.
• Maintain records pertaining to patient care.
• Maintains confidentiality of all patient information according to federal and state guidelines and regulations.
• Be part of the on-call for weekends and emergency call out for lab
• Knowledge of and comply with quality control, ethical issues and regulations surrounding gamete and embryo handlings.

Required Education:

• Bachelor's Degree in a biological science (Required)
• Medical Technology, or related field of science.
• Experience: 1-3 years’ experience in a clinical laboratory setting performing basic and advanced embryology techniques.

Skills and Qualifications:

• ·Extensive knowledge of laboratory skills
• Ability to adapt to new technologies and techniques
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent work ethic and ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Ability to work well in a fast-paced environment while maintaining composure and an individualized, compassionate approach to patient care
• Meticulous organizational skills and attention to detail.

Other Duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Job Type: Full-time / In-person

Salary: $55,000 - 70,000 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)

• 401(k) matching

• Dental insurance

• Flexible spending account

• Health insurance

• Paid time off

• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

• Weekend availability

Education:

• Bachelor's, Biology BS (Required)

Experience:

• Embryology: 1 year (Preferred)