Senior Embryologist FGP), OB​/GYN, IVF

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Allied Health/Other

New York, NY

Full-Time/Regular

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Position Summary:
We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Senior Embryologist - (FGP), OB/GYN, IVF.

In this role, the successful candidate Senior Embryologist works under the general direction of laboratory leadership. This position performs basic and advanced clinical laboratory techniques independently in the embryology laboratory. Additionally, this position interacts directly with physicians and demonstrates ability to use own judgement in making decisions regarding laboratory procedures. Participates in the day-to-day oversight and training of Embryologists Levels I and II.

Detail oriented data entry and functionality with laboratory software is required. Expected to perform at high level showing skilled critical thinking and reliable judgement skills in high pressure situations. This position includes holiday and weekend rotations. Team oriented workflow. Also interfaces with the research and ancillary components of the program.

Job Responsibilities:

• Study and review Embryology Laboratory Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and be familiar with quality control, quality assurance, safety procedures and operating guidelines for performing laboratory services.
• Study and comply with OSHA requirements and HIPAA regulations and utilize universal precautions for blood borne pathogens.
• Demonstrate sufficient competency to perform basic and advanced ART procedures and quality control independently:
• laboratory cleaning and monitoring
• receipt and testing of media and supplies
• preparation and labeling of media and tissue culture materials and dishes
• equipment maintenance and quality control
• sperm preparation for ART
• sperm cryopreservation (if applicable) and thaw
• oocyte retrieval and preparation for culture and insemination
• conventional IVF (in vitro fertilization) insemination
• fertilization assessment
• embryo handling, culture, and grading
• embryo vitrification and warming
• laser assisted hatching
• handling of liquid nitrogen, cryopreserved specimens and maintenance and monitoring of cryo-storage tanks
• fresh specimen discard
• participation in cryopreserved specimen discard with laboratory leadership as necessary
• receipt and release of cryopreserved specimens as necessary
• r embryo transfer
• oocyte vitrification
• Intra-cytoplasmic Sperm Injection (ICSI)
• participate fully in laboratory efforts to research, analyze and improve the quality of laboratory services
• Develop proficiency in additional advanced ART procedures under the supervision of laboratory leadership:
• alarm response
• autologous and donor egg warming
• embryo biopsy
• tubing of biopsy samples
• interpretation of PGT reports
• Maintain records of training in each procedure.
• Maintain and ensure chain of custody for all specimens in the laboratory.
• Record and report laboratory monitoring, quality control, and patient results in the electronic medical record system and/or the appropriate written format, spreadsheets, databases, or laboratory software.
• Data entry to SART and NASS if necessary.
• Interact with and educate visitors and new personnel.
• Consult directly with the laboratory and physician team regarding the status and appropriateness of clinical sperm, egg and embryo specimens and demonstrate knowledgeability to discuss embryologic or laboratory issues.
• Participate in laboratory proficiency testing programs.
• Demonstrate ability and willingness to adapt to new technologies and procedures.
• Participate in research projects.
• Responsible to work independently and as the laboratory lead during weekends and in response to alarms.
• Provide day-to-day oversight,…