Embryologist

Idaho Center for Reproductive Medicine • Boise, ID, US • 1w ago

Description

The Idaho Center for Reproductive Medicine (ICRM) is a well-established, full-service, medium-sized ART clinic located in Boise, Idaho. ICRM has new facilities, up to date electronic systems, and state-of-the-art equipment, including a Life-Aire filtration system. ICRM is JCAHO certified, privately owned, and has seasoned staff that provide renowned personal care. ICRM and Boise, Idaho both allow for a high quality of life and the ability to provide high quality medical care.

Candidates must possess strong technical skills and success rates in conventional IVF, ICSI, assisted hatching, trophectoderm biopsy, vitrification/warming of oocytes and embryos, testicular sperm freezing, and sperm preparation. Candidates should be familiar with QA/QC, SART, ABB proficiency testing, FDA compliance, and JCAHO standards.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

· The Senior Embryologist will demonstrate good general Laboratory and sterile technique.

· Ability to work accurately and proficiently, seeking perfection, with meticulous techniques.

· Must be self- motivated and flexible in daily work assignment.

· Must be well organized, hardworking, and have excellent customer service and communication.

· Must be able to teach junior staff when needed.

· Must be able to prioritize tasks and perform them with great attention to details.

· Must demonstrate problem solving skills related to patient care and IVF lab services.

· Must be able to keep quality control lab statistics.

· Must be able to participate in lab inspections.

· Must demonstrate the ability to be an effective team member and perform additional duties as delegated.

· Must maintain meticulous documentation and compliance with FDA, JCAHO, CLIA, and state regulations

· If desires to be lab manager, must have leadership qualities, and the ability to manage task assignments of lab duties.

Job Responsibilities

· Perform technical procedures in the IVF laboratory under the direction of the IVF Laboratory Supervisor and/or Director.

· Prepare media with sterile technique and document the lots used.

· Assist the physician with egg retrieval and assess oocytes retrieved.

· Trim oocytes without trauma or injury.

· Perform oocyte insemination and ICSI with minimal trauma.

· Process surgically retrieved sperm (PESA, MESA, TESE) for use with ICSI procedure and/or cryopreservation according to IVF lab protocol.

· Perform daily fertilization checks and assess fertilization by observation of pronuclei and polar bodies.

· Perform Embryo grading (Day 3, Day 5, Day 6, Day 7).

· Freeze and thaw human embryos according to IVF lab protocol with a high survival rate.

· Freeze and thaw human oocytes according to IVF lab protocol with high survival rates.

· Assist physicians with embryo transfer and ensure proper patient identification before transfer.

· Perform biopsy procedures, including trophectoderm biopsy, ensuring high survival rates for embryos.

· Perform cell processing post trophectoderm biopsy, ensuring high rate of genetic reporting.

· Assist with packing and shipping of genetic samples to reference labs.

· Assist with shipping and receiving embryos, sperm and oocytes.

· Perform daily QC of laboratory equipment and environment.

· Adhere to IVF lab’s double check/witness system for identity verification of oocytes, sperm and embryos.

· Document all patient results in the EMR.

· Effectively and professionally communicate with patients (in person, email or phone).

· Conduct daily, weekly, and periodic function checks and maintenance on laboratory equipment.

· Follow appropriate bloodborne pathogen handling and disposal procedures.

Education and Experience

· Bachelor’s Degree in Biology, Chemistry, or Microbiology required.

· Medical technology licensure/certificate required if the Embryologist completed a medical technology university based program.

· 5+ years IVF laboratory experience required. Managerial skills preferred.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $70,000.00 - $140,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Relocation assistance
Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

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