We are currently recruiting for an outstanding Embryologist I to join our Aspire HFI team at Piney Point. Please see below for additional requirements necessary and we look forward to your application.
We are offering a $5000 sign on bonus!
Under the direction of the laboratory supervisor and director, Embryologists I's, perform advanced technical, clinical and research duties independently and as part of the greater laboratory team. Interact directly with the laboratory director and physicians and must demonstrate the ability to use sound judgment while performing laboratory procedures. Participates in research studies focusing on embryology and andrology components of the IVF program with the goal of advancing laboratory technologies.
Essential Responsibilities:
- Learns, and eventually conducts with minimal supervision, the full range of basic Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) laboratory procedures under the direction of the Laboratory Director and/or senior Embryologists.
- Over the course of training period, meets quality standards and numerical goals for laboratory procedures, as set by the Lab Director and under the supervision of senior Embryologists.
- Conducts serum/media preparation with accuracy and impeccable attention to detail.
- Conducts sperm preparation to remove dead sperm and purify samples, meeting qualitative goals as measured by successful inseminations.
- Performs egg retrievals and cumulus removal, meeting established goals for average numbers of eggs retrieved.
- Ancillary duties as required to maintain a clean and operating laboratory, tank maintenance & monitoring, cleaning, and maintaining equipment, and inventory control.
- Data entry to the Society for Assisted Reproductive Technology (SART) and National ART Surveillance System (NASS)
- Assist with shipping and receiving reproductive tissues according to lab guidelines.
- Provide secondary witnessing for all required laboratory procedural steps.
- Perform Day 1 Fertilization Checks and Day 3 Cleavage and Embryo Grading Checks
- Prepare laboratory paperwork and Culture dish labels for upcoming patient cycles.
- Ensures that the laboratory always has appropriate and adequate supplies available for all laboratory procedures and assists with ordering as needed.
- Expected to achieve and demonstrate independent proficiency in all basic IVF procedures as determined by the Lab Director, before being considered for advancement to Embryologist.
- Other duties as assigned.
What we offer you!
- Outstanding benefits including health, vision and dental packages, including HSA/FSA, Life and Disability Insurance
- 18 days of accrued PTO in addition to 11 paid holidays (one is a floating holiday)
- 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match
- Adoption assistance and fertility benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Family member recognition program
- Continuing education/professional development reimbursement and time off
- Family member referral program
