Embryologist Associate

Kaiser Permanente • Full-time • Fremont, California, United States • $93.40k - $120.78k / year • 2m ago

Job Summary:

Under the immediate direction of the Embryology Lab Supervisor, coordinates and participates in clinical laboratory activities as an embryologist. These activities include egg retrievals, embryo transfers, In Vitro Fertilization (IVF), fertilization of eggs, Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection (ICSI), Assisted Hatching (AH), sperm preparation, embryo culturing, embryo evaluation and monitoring and cryopreservation of embryos, eggs and sperm, and cryostorage of embryos, eggs and sperm.

Essential Responsibilities:

Under the immediate direction of the Embryology Lab Supervisor, coordinates and participates in clinical laboratory activities as an embryologist. Competency expectation includes Andrology lab skills including sperm washes and semen preparation for IUI and IVF, as well as competency in most Embryology skills including: egg retrievals, embryo transfers, In Vitro Fertilization (IVF), fertilization of eggs, Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection (ICSI), Assisted Hatching (AH), sperm and specimen preparation, QC, embryo culturing, embryo evaluation and monitoring, cryopreservation of embryos, eggs and sperm and cryostorage of embryos, eggs and sperm.
Consults internally with clinicians and providers on technical issues, patient care management, and test interpretation/selection.
Work collaboratively with the physicians and staff in both the IVF Center as well as the satellite facilities.
Work collaboratively with larger management team including IVF Lab Director, IVF Program Director, IVF Medical Director and REI/IVF Manager.
Ensure that all IVF lab services are provided with the highest quality of care in accordance with CAP, CLIA, NCQA, Title 22, FDA and SART Req.
Establishes implements and maintains clinical laboratory service standards to meet member and internal client expectations that are deemed essential, this includes monitoring results, equipment and laboratory information, while ensuring that meticulous standards for quality control/assurance and risk management are met.
As requested by the IVF Lab Supervisor, participates in design of laboratory safety and security systems, hazardous waste management, chemical hygiene and injury prevention programs.
Keeps current with technological developments through literature search, seminars, and other mode of communication.
As assigned by IVF Lab Supervisor, authors and communicates technical procedures and presentations to internal KP clinicians.
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Basic Qualifications:

Experience

One year of experience in an IVF laboratory or current enrollment/completion of a certificate-based training program.

Education

Bachelors degree in chemistry, biology, epidemiology or other related science with coursework in mathematics, statistics and physics.

License, Certification, Registration

Additional Requirements:

Must have demonstrated ability to make independent judgment, prioritize work under varied and urgent conditions, maintain accurate lab data, clearly understand and respond to test results, and communicate effectively with physicians, nurses and other IVF center staff.
Must meet quality, accuracy and productively expectations of the department, while maintaining confidentiality and a safe work environment.
Must have legible handwriting and demonstrated good attendance and reliability assist with the logistics necessary for normal functioning of laboratory, e.g. inventory control, quality assurance and quality control procedures, as well as maintenance of laboratory records and entry of patient information into IVF lab database.
Must communicate well in English and exhibit effective interpersonal skills that demonstrate care and concern while dealing efficiently and courteously with patients, customers, staff and providers.
Knowledge of computer applications, such as word processing, spreadsheet design, and database application.
Demonstrated strong interpersonal communication skills.
Must be able to provide weekend and holiday coverage as needed.
Must be able to work in a Labor/Management Partnership environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

Preferred two (2) years of experience supporting an IVF lab.
Comprehensive training & experience in most aspects of ART clinical lab technologies, tissue culture, Andrology, semen analysis, egg retrieval, assessment, and transfer, sperm and embryo cryopreservation and micromanipulation.
Masters Degree in related field preferred.

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PrimaryLocation : California,Fremont,Fremont Invitro Clinic
HoursPerWeek : 40
Shift : Day
Workdays : Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
WorkingHoursStart : 08:00 AM
WorkingHoursEnd : 04:00 PM
Job Schedule : Full-time
Job Type : Standard
Employee Status : Regular
Employee Group/Union Affiliation : NUE-NCAL-09|NUE|Non Union Employee
Job Level : Individual Contributor
Job Category : Laboratory
Department : Fremont Hospital - Obstetrics/Gyn-In-VitroFertzn - 0206
Travel : Yes, 20 % of the Time
Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, parental status, ancestry, disability, gender identity, veteran status, genetic information, other distinguishing characteristics of diversity and inclusion, or any other protected status.

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