Junior Embryologist

Job Title: Junior Embryologist

Reports to: Senior Embryologist

FLSA Status: Exempt

Summary

CNY Fertility is a renowned fertility center offering advanced treatments like IVF, IUI, and egg freezing. With a patient-centered approach and cutting-edge technology, we support individuals and couples on their journey to parenthood. Our Junior Embryologist will be responsible for daily activities in the IVF laboratory, including QA/QC.

Required

Duties and Responsibilities

Include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

1. Daily quality control, media preparation and dish preparation

2. Microscope and pipettor use

3. Use of other lab equipment to complete procedures

balance, pH meter, CO2 monitor, labeler, etc.

4. Oocyte retrieval and denuding of oocytes

5. Embryo and oocyte thawing/embryo and oocyte freezing

6. Fertilization checks and embryo transfers

7. ICSI and conventional fertilization techniques

8. Understand and be able to use eIVF for data entry

9. Schedule procedures, complete tasks, and navigate patient charts

10. Understand cryopreservation and storage of specimens

11. Beginning patient communication and patient identification

12. Assist in cleaning and stocking the laboratory

13. This position may also be responsible for performing other duties as assigned, consistent with the role and operations needs of the organization

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education/Experience

Bachelors degree in a chemical, biological, clinical, medical or reproductive laboratory science or medical technology from an accredited institution required.

Language Ability

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

Math Ability

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Knowledge, Skills and Other Abilities

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Must be able to lift 25lbs.
• Excellent computer literacy.
• Adequate vision or corrective lenes for sample identification.
• Ability to multitask in fast paced environments.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

This position requires weekend and holiday rotation.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit.

Benefits: include:

· 401(k)

· Dental insurance

· Vision Insurance

· Health Insurance

· Life Insurance

· Flexible spending account

· Paid time off

· Maternity Leave