Clinical Embryologist

BJC HealthCare • Saint Louis, MO

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About The Position

Barnes-Jewish Hospital at Washington University Medical Center is the largest hospital in Missouri and is ranked as one of the nation's top hospitals by U.S. News & World Report. Barnes-Jewish Hospital's staff is composed of full-time academic faculty and community physicians of Washington University School of Medicine, supported by a house staff of residents, interns, fellows and other medical professionals. Recognizing its excellence in nursing care, Barnes-Jewish Hospital was the first adult hospital in Missouri to be certified as a Magnet Hospital by the American Nurses Credentialing Center. The Department of In Vitro Fertilization at Barnes-Jewish Hospital has been helping men and women with infertility and assisting them in their goal of starting or adding to their families.¿ Barnes-Jewish Hospital was the first program in Missouri to achieve a birth from IVF, and since then, has seen thousands of babies conceived through IVF.¿ The department uses the most state-of-the-art micromanipulation techniques to give patients the best chance of success.¿ Our IVF lab is compliant with the FDA and SART.¿ It is CAP and CLIA accredited. Role Purpose This position is an entry level clinical embryologist that works in partnership with Reproductive Endocrinology and Fertility physicians to find solutions for our patients. The embryologists will perform Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) as well as maintaining the lab and patient records.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree - Biology or related field
• No Experience

Nice To Haves

• Master's Degree - Biology or related field
• 2-5 years
• Embryology Lab Scientist

Responsibilities

• Maintain and clean all laboratory equipment on a daily basis
• Perform ART techniques as required including: human oocyte micromanipulation, identification of human oocytes during retrieval, denuding human oocytes, assessing fertilization status of human embryos, assisted hatching, embryo transfer, cryopreservation of human oocytes and embryos, warming of human oocytes and embryos, insemination of human oocytes, and sperm preparation.
• Prepare media for all laboratory procedures.
• Complete and maintain detailed paperwork for all laboratory procedures and maintain program statistics.
• Order and stock all laboratory supplies and materials
• BJC has determined this is a safety-sensitive position. The ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner is an essential function of this job.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vison, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date
• Disability insurance paid for by BJC
• Annual 4% BJC Automatic Retirement Contribution
• 401(k) plan with BJC match
• Tuition Assistance available on first day
• BJC Institute for Learning and Development
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal time
• Adoption assistance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees