The Embryologist performs technical procedures in the IVF laboratory, including semen processing, oocyte handling, fertilization checks, and embryo biopsy. They are responsible for maintaining laboratory equipment, documenting results in the information system, and assisting physicians during clinical procedures.
Requirements summary
Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree in Biology, Chemistry, or Microbiology. A minimum of 2 years of experience working in an IVF laboratory is required.
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Location Address
Department: Embryology (IVF) Lab
Work Schedule
Monday –
Friday (7:00am – 3:30pm) and weekend/holiday cover on rotation
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)
Professional Development, Job Training, and Cross Training Opportunities
Bonus Potential
What You Will Do
The Embryologist will be responsible for performing technical procedures in the IVF Laboratory under the direction of the IVF Laboratory Supervisor and Director. The Senior Embryologist must demonstrate knowledge and skills related to the various procedures performed in the IVF Laboratory, collaborating with team to perform various embryology and andrology procedures. The Embryologist reports directly to the IVF Lab Supervisor or Director.
Benefits
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Medical insurance
Paid holidays
Short-term disability
401(k) plan with company match
Commuter benefits
Employee assistance program
Basic life insurance
Professional development
Flexible spending account
Health savings account
Paid time-off
Accident insurance
Hospital indemnity insurance
Critical illness insurance
Paid family medical leave
Bonus potential
Job training
Cross training opportunities
Dependent care benefits
Supplement life insurance
Perform daily, weekly, and periodic function checks and maintenance on equipment and trouble shoot equipment problems and make appropriate decisions for repair, with guidance.
Follow appropriate blood borne pathogen handling and disposal procedures.
Perform all aspects of media/medium preparation with sterile technique for each case and documents the lots used.
Process semen for IVF procedures according to IVF lab protocol.
Assist physician during egg retrievals and is able to locate and assess all oocytes retrieved in a timely manner. Able to trim oocytes without trauma or injury to the oocytes.
Adhere to the IVF lab’s double signature and check system when performing procedures to ensure correct identity of eggs, sperm, and embryos.
Document all patients’ results into the IVF Lab information system (LIS).
Perform daily fertilization checks which includes “cleaning” embryos with minimal trauma (insemination cases) to observe fertilization.
Assess fertilization by observation of pronuclei and polar bodies.
Perform freezing and thawing of human embryos according to IVF lab protocol with a high survival rate.
Perform oocyte inseminations according to IVF lab protocol.
Able to hyal and strip oocytes for ICSI with minimal trauma.
Perform Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection (ICSI) according to IVF lab procedures resulting in high fertilization rates.
Assist physician with embryo transfer and ensures proper identification of the patient with a “time-out” before the transfer.
Assist physician during PESA, MESA and TESE procedures by locating and processing sperm found according to IVF lab procedures.
Perform biopsy procedures, including trophectoderm biopsy, resulting in high number of embryos returning a test result. Embryos biopsied result in a high survival rate when thawed and an acceptable implantation rate when transferred.
Other duties as assigned.
What You Bring
Bachelor’s Degree in Biology, Chemistry, or Microbiology required
2+ years’ experience in IVF laboratory required.
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 and clinical 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 is regularly required to communicate with others. The employee is frequently required to sit; will occasionally stand and/or walk; use hands and fingers to grasp, pick, pinch, type; and reach with hands and arms.
Employees should have the visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures, viewing a computer terminal, extensive reading, and operation of standard office machines and equipment.
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.
