Overview
Viera Fertility Center is the premier fertility clinic in the Space Coast area. For over a decade our physicians and staff have strived to provide an exceptional patient experience while creating families in a warm and supportive environment. We are seeking an independent, goal-and-detail-oriented, compassionate person to join our growing practice and help our patients achieve their dream of being parents.
The Andrology Technician will be responsible for performing diagnostic semen analyses, cryopreserving semen for fertility preservation, and preparing sperm for use in Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) procedures. The Andrologist will need to follow established protocols, perform quality control daily, and keep accurate and organized records both in paper and in the electronic medical record. The ideal candidate will have excellent interpersonal, computer, and time-management skills, as well as the ability to communicate effectively with the rest of the clinical and administrative team. In return, we offer a competitive salary, retirement benefits, and schedule flexibility in a gratifying and growing medical field.
Responsibilities
- Perform semen analysis including count, motility, morphology, etc.
- Process semen for ART procedures such as in vitro fertilization (IVF) and intrauterine inseminations (IUI).
- Perform semen cryopreservation, working with liquid nitrogen per OSHA standards.
- Perform and maintain records of daily, monthly, and yearly QC and QA laboratory records.
- Ensure chain of custody for samples including identification, collection, and delivery.
- Shipping, receiving and disposition of frozen samples.
- Assist other laboratory staff with administrative tasks.
- Adhere to safety protocols and maintain a clean and organized work environment.
- Maintain electronic medical records and inventories.
- Maintain confidentiality in all modes of communication and behavior to protect patient health information according to HIPAA laws.
- Coordinate with administrative and clinical teams to establish best practices on an individual-patient basis.
Requirements/Skills:
- Bachelor’s degree in biology, life science, or related field; MLT certification, or equivalent.
- US citizenship or visa/green card.
- Ability to obtain ALS (AAB) license.
- Willingness to learn.
- Strong basic math skills.
- Resourceful, well-organized, and detail-oriented.
- Excellent listening, interpersonal, and communication skills.
- Ability to work independently, multi-task and demonstrate good judgment in a medical environment.
- Knowledge of cell count is preferred, but we will train.
- Tissue culture experience and/or semen processing are a plus.
- Flexibility as the laboratory schedule varies from week to week.
Job Type: Full-time
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Ability to Relocate:
- Melbourne, FL 32940: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
