Performs all aspects of assisted reproductive procedures, including embryo culture, ICSI, and embryo biopsy. Manages laboratory quality control, maintains specialized equipment, and handles patient documentation and counseling.
Requirements summary
Requires a Bachelor's Degree in Biology or a related field. Typically requires 2 years of experience in in-vitro fertilization and sterile techniques.
Information: M-F 7-4 with occasional rotational weekends.
Education
Required: Bachelor's Degree in Biology or related field.
Experience
Required: Typically requires 2 years of experience in in-vitro fertilization and sterile technique. Pay Range $41.10 - $61.65
Major
Responsibilities:
Performs all aspects of assisted reproductive procedures including: sperm wash, media preparation, egg insemination/fertilization, egg clean-up/score of fertilization, embryo culture, grading, assisted hatching, Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection (ICSI), sperm identification from epididymal aspirated or testicular biopsy, embryo transfer, embryo freeze, embryo thaw, and embryo biopsy. Orders, receives, inspects and stores culture media. Performs all initial quality control testing following outlined procedures before release of media, for use in embryology procedures. Performs quality control testing of media with mouse embryo assay and sperm survival test. Performs sperm preparation and freezing. Performs identification and isolation of human oocytes from follicular fluid at the time of aspiration. Prepares reagents for preimplantation genetic diagnosis (PGD), assuring proper pH of each reagent using pH meter. Maintains proper operation of permanent specialized equipment such as the incubator, pH meter, osmometer, microscopes, centrifuge, hoods, ICSI equipment, freezing equipment and monitoring systems. Presents statistics on a monthly basis for Advanced Reproductive Technology (ART) meetings. Performs all quality control procedures in the embryology laboratory and adheres to established Service Standards. Prepares and forwards the Embryology Laboratory Charges Report to the billing specialists at the end of each IVF procedure. Maintains all inventories of cryopreserved embryos by maintaining Cryopreserved Embryo Logs, AMG Cryopreserved Embryo Inventory Cards and Cryopreserved Embryo Billing Inventory Reports. Maintains and updates all patient files and paperwork concerning IVF procedures. Counsels patients, obtain patient consent to different procedures and answer their questions regarding the laboratory aspects of IVF care. Enters patient and cycle information into appropriate database and electronically transmits data to Society for Advanced Reproductive Technology (SART) in a timely manner. Enters data into the infertility data system (IDS) and maintains up to date electronic records of all aspects of the IDS.
Benefits
Dental Insurance
Life Insurance
Paid Parental Leave
Paid Time Off
Vision Insurance
Medical Insurance
Short-Term Disability
Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts
Adoption Assistance
Educational Assistance Program
Retirement Plans With Employer Match
Licensure,
Registration, and/or
Certification
Required: None Required.
Education
Required: Bachelor's Degree in Biology or related field.
Experience
Required: Typically requires 2 years of experience in in-vitro fertilization and sterile technique.
Knowledge,
Skills &
Abilities
Required: Must possess the ability for accuracy and attention to detail when working. Strong communication and organizational skills to interact with patients, physicians, nurses and other employees. Must be able to handle stressful situations in a calm and professional manner. Ability to work a flexible schedule including weekends and holidays.
Physical
Requirements and
Working
Conditions: Exposure to biological and chemical hazards and body fluids requires observation of universal precautions; protective clothing and following Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) suggested safety measures. Frequently lifts up to 10 lbs. Will occasionally be required to lift up to 50 lbs. Must be able to sit, stand and walk for the majority of the workday. Exposure to some odors. May be exposed to mechanical, electrical, chemical, explosive, radioactive and/or infectious agents. Must wear appropriate lab coat, gloves, gowns and eye and face protection as needed. May require travel, therefore may be exposed to inclement weather and adverse road conditions. Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job. This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.
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Educational
Assistance
Program
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