Embryologist

Shady Grove Reproductive Sci Center, P.C • Rockville, MD, US • 2d ago

Enjoy what you do while contributing to a company that makes a difference in people’s lives. Shady Grove Fertility, one of the premier fertility centers in the United States, continually seeks experienced, compassionate, and dynamic team players who are committed to delivering exceptional patient care to join our growing practice. The work we do building families offers stimulation, challenge, and personal reward.

We have an opening for a full-time Embryologist to work in our fast paced, high volume, Embryology Lab located in our Rockville, MD office. This is a full-time position working Monday through Friday from 6:30 am - 3:30 pm with weekend and holiday rotations. Pay Range: $75K + (salary will be commensurate with experience)

How You'll Contribute:

We always do whatever it takes, even if it isn’t specifically our “job.” In general, the Embryologist is responsible for:

Identification, assessment and culture of oocytes; sperm preparation and insemination of oocytes
Assessment and selection embryos for transfer; embryo vitrification, storage and warming
Oocyte vitrification, storage and warming
The position involves preparation of all media used with human gametes.
The position involves diagnostic semen analysis
Preparation and care of gametes/embryos throughout the laboratory process: IVF, ICSI, VIT, ET, Thaw and PGD
Cryopreservation and thawing of embryos at varying stages of development
Assessing fertilization and zygote quality following insemination
Records and reports results in Artworks
TBSA, PESA, TESA and TESE collection
Oocyte denuding and ICSI insemination
PGD biopsy
Responsible for embryo discharge and storage
Responsible for donor sperm/embryo tracking under FDA regulations

What You'll Bring:

Must have appropriate college degree in Biology or relevant laboratory science
Minimum 4 years of Embryology Experience preferred
Must have ICSI and embryo biopsy experience
Must demonstrate the ability to function effectively without direct supervision, and to perform laboratory services in accord with the Laboratory Philosophy and Operating Standards.
Proven ability to access, input, and retrieve information from a computer.
Knowledge of office procedures and office machines (i.e. computer, fax, copier, etc.).
Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Ability to work in a high standard, stressful environment.
Ability to communicate accurately and concisely.
Excellent interpersonal skills.

More important than the best skills, however, is the right person. Employees who embrace our mission, vision, and core values are highly successful.

What We Offer:

Competitive pay + bonus
Comprehensive training
Medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) matching
Generous paid time off and holidays
Retirement plan
Tuition assistance
Ability to make an impact in the communities we serve

At Shady Grove Fertility, we promote and develop individual strengths in order to help staff grow personally and professionally. Our core values - Empathy, Patient Focus, Integrity, Commitment, and Compassion (EPICC) – guide us daily to work hard and enjoy what we do. We’re committed to growing our practice and are always looking to promote from within. This is an ideal time to join our team!

To learn more about our company and culture, visit here.

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