Embryologist

Colorado Center For Reproductive Medicine

$80K — $95K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Biology, Chemistry, or Microbiology required.
  • Medical technology licensure/certificate required for certain university-based programs.
  • 3+ years' experience in laboratory or scientific research required.

Responsibilities

  • Perform daily checks and maintenance on IVF lab equipment and troubleshoot issues.
  • Follow blood borne pathogen handling and disposal procedures.
  • Prepare media/medium with sterile technique and document lots used.
  • Process semen as per IVF lab protocols for IVF procedures.
  • Assist physicians with egg retrievals and handle oocytes carefully.
  • Adhere to double signature system for accurate identification in lab procedures.
  • Document patient results into the IVF Lab information system.
  • Conduct fertilization checks and embryo cleaning processes with minimal trauma.
  • Perform embryo freezing and thawing according to IVF lab guidelines.
  • Carry out Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection (ICSI) while ensuring high fertilization rates.

Benefits

  • Generous Paid time-off (PTO) and paid holidays.
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
  • Health benefits eligible the first day of the month after start date.
  • 401(k) Plan with Company Match after two months of service.
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) available.
  • Professional Development, Job Training, and Cross Training Opportunities.
  • Bonus Potential.
Full Job Description


Location Address:

Department: Embryology (IVF) Lab

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday (7:00am - 3:30pm)

What We Offer Our Team Members:
  • Generous Paid time-off (PTO) and paid holidays
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • Health benefits eligible the first day of the month following your start date.
  • 401(k) Plan with Company Match (first of the month following 2 months of service)
  • Basic & Supplement Life Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Short-Term Disability
  • Flexible spending including Dependent Care and Commuter benefits.
  • Health Savings Account
  • CCRM Paid Family Medical Leave (eligible after 1 year)
  • Supplemental Options (Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Accident)
  • Professional Development, Job Training, and Cross Training Opportunities
  • Bonus Potential


What You Will Do:The Embryologist will be responsible for performing technical procedures in the IVF Laboratory under the direction of the IVF Laboratory Supervisor and Director. The Senior Embryologist must demonstrate knowledge and skills related to the various procedures performed in the IVF Laboratory, collaborating with team to perform various embryology and andrology procedures. The Embryologist reports directly to the IVF Lab Supervisor or Director.
  • Perform daily, weekly, and periodic function checks and maintenance on equipment and trouble shoot equipment problems and make appropriate decisions for repair, with guidance.
  • Follow appropriate blood borne pathogen handling and disposal procedures.
  • Perform all aspects of media/medium preparation with sterile technique for each case and documents the lots used.
  • Process semen for IVF procedures according to IVF lab protocol.
  • Assist physician during egg retrievals and is able to locate and assess all oocytes retrieved in a timely manner. Able to trim oocytes without trauma or injury to the oocytes.
  • Adhere to the IVF lab's double signature and check system when performing procedures to ensure correct identity of eggs, sperm, and embryos.
  • Document all patients' results into the IVF Lab information system (LIS).
  • Perform daily fertilization checks which includes "cleaning" embryos with minimal trauma (insemination cases) to observe fertilization.
  • Assess fertilization by observation of pronuclei and polar bodies.
  • Perform freezing and thawing of human embryos according to IVF lab protocol with a high survival rate.
  • Perform oocyte inseminations according to IVF lab protocol.
  • Able to hyal and strip oocytes for ICSI with minimal trauma.
  • Perform Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection (ICSI) according to IVF lab procedures resulting in high fertilization rates.
  • Assist physician with embryo transfer and ensures proper identification of the patient with a "time-out" before the transfer.
  • Assist physician during PESA, MESA and TESE procedures by locating and processing sperm found according to IVF lab procedures.
  • Perform biopsy procedures, including trophectoderm biopsy, resulting in high number of embryos returning a test result. Embryos biopsied result in a high survival rate when thawed and an acceptable implantation rate when transferred.
  • Other duties as assigned.

What You Bring:
  • Bachelor's Degree in Biology, Chemistry, or Microbiology required.
  • Medical technology licensure/certificate required if Embryologist completed a medical technology university-based program.
  • 3+ years' experience in laboratory or scientific research required.

Working Conditions:The physical demands described here are representative of those which should be met, with or without reasonable accommodation (IAW ADA Guidelines), by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. This job operates in a professional office and clinical setting. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, including computer keyboards and mice; telephones; photocopiers; scanners; filing cabinets. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate with others. The employee is frequently required to sit; will occasionally stand and/or walk; use hands and fingers to grasp, pick, pinch, type; and reach with hands and arms. Employees should have the visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures, viewing a computer terminal, extensive reading, and operation of standard office machines and equipment.

CCRM's Compensation: The salary range represents the national average compensation for this position. The base salary offered will vary based on location, experience, skills, and knowledge. The pay range does not reflect the total compensation package. Our rewards may include an annual bonus, flexible work arrangements, and many other region-specific benefits.

Pre-Employment Requirements:All offers of employment are conditional upon the successful completion of the CCRM Fertility onboarding process, including verification of eligibility and authorization to work in the United States. This employer participates in the E-Verify Program in order to verify the identity and work authorization of all newly hired employees.

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