Job Title: Embryologist
Overview:
We are seeking a skilled Embryologist to join our IVF team. As a Senior IVF Embryologist, you will play a crucial role in conducting various laboratory procedures related to embryology and reproductive biology. If you are passionate about reproductive health and have a strong background in RNA extraction, clinical trials, and data management, we encourage you to apply.
Core Duties
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Collects eggs and sperm (gametes from patients for processing).
- Performs manipulation and testing of suitability of each gamete. Performing ICSI procedures and biopsies
- Prepares gametes and the environment for the in vitro fertilization (IVF) and facilitation of fertilization
- Uses assisted reproductive technologies to help with infertility.
- Preserves gametes and embryos for futures use; embryo culture and cryopreservation.
- Monitors embryos development through different stages.
- Selects embryo for transfer to recipient women, research or other intended use and the implantation of embryos into reproductive organs,
- Monitors and maintains Cryobanks
- Maintains an understanding of human reproductive biology, infertility and assisted reproductive technology.
- Cares and maintains equipment.
- Maintain and records pertaining to patient care.
- Contributes to the accurate documentation of patient and procedure data: collects patient data, prepares patient charts and ART worksheets; enters procedure data into the electronic medical records (EMR), and reports laboratory results.
- Drafts standard operating procedures (SOPs), as assigned.
- Supports clinical research efforts by suggesting project ideas, contributing to th
- Maintains confidentiality of all patient information according to federal and state guidelines and regulations.
- Contributes to a team culture of learning and continuous improvement. Contributes ideas for improving laboratory workflows to team members and management.
- Continuously builds and expands subject matter expertise on the full scope of IVF procedures and seeks opportunities to share knowledge and best practices with the team, through training, resource development, and other learning mechanisms. Leads development and maintenance of assigned resources. Seeks continuous improvement of team knowledge-sharing mechanisms, providing input to leadership on opportunities for improvement.
- Participates in projects and special assignments to support departmental or divisional strategy and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Performs set-up tasks to prepare for treatments using aseptic techniques: prepare culture dishes for all treatments (IVF/ ICSI/ IUI biopsy, gamete/embryo cryopreservation/warming, and embryo transfer).
- Manage culture media and consumables inventory
- Knowledge of and compliance with quality control, ethical issues and regulations surrounding gamete and embryo handlings.
- Ability to perform proficiency testing
Skills:
- Extensive knowledge of laboratory skills
- Ability to adapt to new technologies and techniques
- Effective verbal and written communication skills
- Strong leadership skills
- Excellent work ethic and ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
- Ability to work well in a fast-paced environment while maintaining composure and an individualized, compassionate approach to patient care
- Meticulous organizational skills and attention to detail.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $130,000.00 - $170,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Healthcare setting:
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Ability to Commute:
- New York, NY 10022 (Required)
Work Location: In person