Andrologist II

Pinnacle Fertility•Grand Rapids, MI

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Pinnacle Fertility is a physician-centric fertility care organization supporting fertility clinics and service providers nationwide. Its mission is to fulfill dreams by building families through compassionate care, innovative technology, and comprehensive fertility treatment services. The Andrologist II works onsite at Pinnacle Fertility - Michigan in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The role applies laboratory expertise to patient care and treatment outcomes and collaborates with a multidisciplinary team to support accurate testing and specimen processing. The position manages daily andrology laboratory operations with minimal supervision and supports laboratory quality, safety, regulatory compliance, patient records, and coordination with care teams and outside providers. This is a full-time position; shift times may vary with laboratory needs, with occasional weekend and holiday rotations.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in Biology, Chemistry, or a related scientific field.
Minimum B average in relevant laboratory science courses.
Two to five years of laboratory experience in an andrology or endocrinology lab.
Proficiency with compound microscopes and aseptic techniques.
Ability to handle hazardous specimens.
Completion of on-the-job training and any required certification exams.
Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and effective communication abilities.
Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and maintain patient confidentiality.

Nice To Haves

Supervisory skills and/or leadership experience.

Responsibilities

Manage daily andrology laboratory operations and administration with minimal supervision, supporting productivity and efficiency.
Perform laboratory duties according to policy, including comprehensive semen analysis; semen preparation for treatment procedures; sperm cryopreservation; media preparation; IUI and chemistry reports; sperm survival tests; and Tosoh operation.
Maintain and monitor quality control, quality assurance, and clinical data to support laboratory performance and compliance with CLIA standards.
Develop and improve laboratory procedures, follow standard operating procedures, and maintain safe laboratory conditions in compliance with safety policies and regulatory standards.
Maintain cryopreservation records and sperm storage, including handling and inventory of cryopreserved specimens and maintenance of cryogenic storage equipment.
Coordinate Testicular Sperm Aspirations with outside physicians, review clinical data outcomes with care teams and physicians, and coordinate laboratory-related matters.
Collect and submit data for compliance reviews, audits, re-certifications, and organizational reporting; maintain accurate patient records in the EMR system.
Provide laboratory assistant support, including specimen collection and handling, patient check-in and check-out, medical record requests, laboratory paperwork, and supply inventory.
Coordinate transportation of cryopreserved specimens with third-party vendors.
Work flexible hours, including weekends, to support laboratory operations and complete additional projects and administrative duties as assigned.