Junior Embryologist

Gen 5 Fertility Center • Full-time • San Diego, California, United States • $28 / hour • 2d ago

Gen 5 Fertility is a world-class fertility center located in beautiful San Diego. It is directed by the leading fertility specialists in the field and where the most competent staff, state-of-the-art equipment and the individualized protocols come together to deliver a level of care and a patient experience like no other center.

We are looking for a full-time / part-time Junior Embryologist to our team in the lab. You will work alongside a hands-on PhD Laboratory Director, Dr. Catharine Adams. This is an excellent opportunity for future growth into a Lab Management/Lab Direction role.

Starting Date: Immediately

Possible weekends/holidays (yes or no): Yes

Citizenship/Visa status: Eligible to work in US

Main Job Duties:

Specimen Handling – Prepare and manage sperm, oocytes, and embryos under strict lab protocols.
Laboratory Support – Assist with lab setup, equipment maintenance, and supply inventory, QA and QC.
Insemination Assistance – Support fertilization procedures (e.g., IVF) under supervision.
Embryo Culture Monitoring – Observe and document embryo development stages.
Cryopreservation – Assist in freezing and thawing of embryos, oocytes, and sperm.
Andrologist: Perform semen analysis (motility, morphology, concentration) and prepare sperm samples for ART procedures; Process testicular/epididymal samples under guidance; Manage sperm cryopreservation, thawing and discharge.
Data Entry & Documentation – Accurately log procedures and outcomes in lab records and patient files.
Compliance & Cleanliness – Follow safety, ethical, and regulatory standards; maintain sterile conditions.
Team Collaboration – Work closely with senior embryologists, lab technicians, and clinicians.

Qualifications and Responsibilities

· Bachelor’s degree in life science (Biology or closely related area) and minimum of 1-2 of experience in embryology or a related laboratory setting

· Familiarity with ART procedures including sperm preparation, oocyte handling, and embryo culture

· Familiar all relevant industry, health, and safety, federal, and state regulations

· Experience in specimen preparation, handling, transfer, and storage ensuring specimen quantity, quality, and consistency

· Familiar with all of data collection, analysis, and reporting

· Experience in quality assurance, quality control and process improvements and ability to lead quality improvement activities as assigned by the IVF Lab Director.

· Participate and support research projects.

· Ability to communicate effectively with patients and staff.

· Advanced organizational skills and acute attention to detail.

· Advanced interpersonal skills to work collaboratively and support the work of others

Pre-employment Requirements

All employment offers by this employer are conditional upon the candidate’s successful completion of pre-employment screenings, including educational and prior employment verification, a criminal background check, drug screen, professional reference check, and verification of the candidate’s eligibility and authorization to work in the United States.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $28.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

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