Embryologist

Overview

Our purpose is to bring the joy of parenthood through innovative science, but it’s difficult to summarize Ovation Fertility in just one sentence. We’re a nationwide network of IVF and genetics laboratories that have been using collaborative medicine to make parenthood possible since 2015. We’re also a renowned provider of Fertility Storage Solutions, donor eggs, genetic testing and gestational surrogacy services.

Ovation Fertility is a great place to work and grow. We help patients overcome infertility to build families, and we foster a workplace where team members can grow professionally while supporting each other.

Under the direction of senior staff and lab management, the Embryologist will participate in the daily operation of the human IVF and andrology laboratories. This position includes hands-on involvement in clinical IVF laboratory work as directed. The Embryologist works in a collaborative relationship with the IVF Laboratory leaders and other team members. This role requires a focus on patient service, maintenance of the highest technical standards and provision of the services and resources necessary to support Ovation Fertility.

This position will maintain CLIA and CAP standards regarding quality control/quality management, procedural guidelines and day-to-day duties of the IVF laboratory.

We have an immediate opening for an Embryologist to work for our Colchester, VT team. The schedule is Monday-Friday 7:00am-4:00pm, with rotating weekends and holidays from 7:00am-4:00pm.

• Undertake embryology laboratory procedures as directed
• Attention to detail with an awareness and understanding of the sensitive and confidential nature of ART (Assisted Reproductive Technology) treatment
• Comply with HIPAA privacy regulations
• Training in latest technologies including, but not limited to: trophectoderm biopsy, oocyte vitrification, and complex micromanipulation skills
• Demonstrate advanced knowledge of reproductive biology including the male and female reproductive system
• Demonstrate excellent clinical skills and be able to lead and work in a team environment
• Must be comfortable with the physical handling of oocytes, embryos and semen including hazardous specimens
• Management of aseptic techniques
• Must be competent in the correct assessment and grading of oocyte, embryo and sperm morphology
• Perform clerical tasks diligently and follow established protocols and laboratory guidelines
• Meticulous data entry into computer databases and software programs
• Ability to maintain detailed and accurate patient logs and laboratory reports
• Communicate detailed information to patients, staff and regulatory bodies
• Desire to develop and coordinate clinical research projects
• Develops and completes research projects which are publishable
• Provides support for manuscript preparation and editing
• Provides support for CAP inspection preparedness and inspections
• Desire to obtain additional competency certification by the American Board of Bioanalysis
• Clear, professional and timely communication with staff, physicians and patients
• Participate in Continuing Technical Improvement exercises
• Maintain technical proficiency in routine laboratory procedures
• Assist in the preparation of routine and ad hoc analyses of data relating to performance of the laboratory and individual technologists and to specific research projects
• Performs all procedures required for IVF cycles, including medium and dish preparation, egg retrieval, sperm preparation, fertilization check, embryo evaluation, cryopreservation and thawing, transfer, ICSI and assisted hatching. Experience with trophectoderm biopsy is preferred
• Performs all andrology services, including preparation of semen samples for artificial inseminations and IVF, cryopreservation of sperm, and complete sperm analysis assessed by World Health Organization (WHO) standards
• Performs laboratory quality control (QC), quality assessment (QA), and participates in quality improvement (QI) programs, record keeping and collection of data
• Participates in research on oocytes cryopreservation, oocyte maturation, preimplantation genetic diagnosis and related research
• Performs other duties as…