Job Title: Embryology Supervisor

Reports to: Lab Director

FLSA Status: Exempt

A general supervisor will be proficient in all areas of the embryology laboratory. This position requires a weekend and holiday rotation. Oral and written communication is required as well as computer literacy. Must ne able to lift and carry petri dishes, laboratory equipment, supplies, liquid nitrogen dewars, samples and other materials throughout the work area. Must be able to lift 25 lbs. and have steady and good balance. Adequate vision to visualize samples and safely read patient identifiers. Participation in a minimum of 12 CE hours per year is required.

Required Duties and Responsibilities: Include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

1. Daily quality control, media preparation and dish preparation
2. Microscope and pipettor use
3. Use of other lab equipment to complete procedures: balance, pH meter, CO2 monitor, labeler, etc.
4. Oocyte retrieval and denuding of oocytes
5. Embryo and oocyte thawing/embryo and oocyte freezing
6. Fertilization checks and embryo transfers
7. ICSI and conventional fertilization techniques
8. Understand and be able to use eIVF for data entry
9. Schedule procedures, complete tasks, and navigate patient charts
10. Understand cryopreservation and storage of specimens
11. Beginning patient communication and patient identification
12. Assist in cleaning and stocking the laboratory
13. Perform PGT and loading of samples and able to interpret a PGT report and call patient results
14. Perform PESA/TESE sperm retrievals and search
15. Supervise the entire embryology staff, including overseeing PTO and scheduling staff
16. Participate in the alarm response team, be able and willing to troubleshoot and respond to alarms
17. This position may also be responsible for performing other duties as assigned, consistent with the role and operations needs of the organization

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education/Experience:

Bachelors degree in a chemical, biological, clinical, medical or reproductive laboratory science or medical technology from an accredited institution required. Minimum 4 years of experience in Embryology lab and 1 year of supervisory experience required.

Language Ability:

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

Math Ability:

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

Reasoning Ability:

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Knowledge, Skills and Other Abilities:

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Must be able to lift 25lbs.
• Excellent computer literacy.
• Adequate vision or corrective lenes for sample identification.
• Ability to multitask in fast paced environments.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

This position requires weekend and holiday rotation.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit.

Benefits include:
• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Health Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Paid time off
• Maternity Leave