Northwell·Manhasset, New York
The Embryologist is responsible for preparing media and performing critical IVF lab procedures, including insemination, embryo culture, and biopsy. They also maintain specialized laboratory equipment and manage patient data and records.
Prepares and stocks media for In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) lab procedures and operating room procedures. Prepares culture dishes for egg retrievals, insemination, embryo culture, and embryo transfer procedures; retrieves oocytes, prepares sperm, performs insemination, cultures embryos, performs micromanipulation procedures for assisted fertilization, hatching, and biopsy and loads catheter for embryo transfer. Freezes supernumerary embryos, thaws embryos; selects and prepares embryos for transfer. Keeps patient records and data.
Job Responsibility
Prepares culture media; performs daily QC procedures.
Maintains IVF equipment including incubators, isolates, microscopes, CO2 tanks, and liquid nitrogen tanks; collects and processes eggs.
Prepares sperm for standard insemination and Intra-Cytoplasmic Sperm Injection (ICSI).
Prepares Microsurgical Epididymal Sperm Aspirates (MESA) and Testicular biopsy Specimen Extraction (TESE) for ICSI.
Prepares eggs for insemination and ICSI.
Performs insemination and ICSI.
Performs embryo biopsy.
Selects and prepares embryos for transfer; freezes and thaws embryos.
Evaluates accuracy and technical quality of laboratory tests.
Performs related duties as required. All responsibilities noted here are considered essential functions of the job under the Americans with Disabilities Act. Duties not mentioned here, but considered related are not essential functions.
Job Qualification
Master's Degree required, or equivalent combination of education and related experience.
1-3 years of relevant experience, required.
*Additional Salary Detail The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future.When determining a team member's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).
A Master's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required. Candidates must have 1-3 years of relevant experience in an embryology or IVF setting.
Market context
Embryologist positions in New York are typically tied to fertility clinics and IVF laboratories, where demand reflects the need for specialized reproductive lab support. These roles are competitive because employers often look for a master’s degree or equivalent experience plus 1–3 years in an embryology or IVF lab, and the work requires strong technical precision and careful documentation. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform against the original posting, and confirm whether your lab experience aligns before applying.
