Embryologist I

US Fertility•Fairfax, VA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Build What Matters Most—Families, Futures, and Your Career. Enjoy meaningful work while contributing to an organization that changes lives every day. US Fertility, the nation’s leading partnership of physician-led fertility practices, is redefining what it means to build a career in reproductive medicine. Our team members choose to build their career home at US Fertility because of the hope we inspire in our patients, the lives we help bring into the world, and the culture of excellence we foster across our organization. We share a deep commitment to continuously improving the patient experience and advancing research and development in one of the most dynamic and impactful fields of medicine. Through our national network of premier fertility centers—including Shady Grove Fertility—we combine clinical expertise, scientific innovation, and compassionate care. The work we do building families offers purpose, challenge, and personal reward—and we’re just getting started.

Requirements

Must have appropriate college degree and graduated with a “B” average or greater in a relevant laboratory science; 3.0 or above overall GPA strongly preferred.
Minimum 2 years of Embryology Experience
Must demonstrate the ability to function effectively without direct supervision, and to perform laboratory services in accord with the Laboratory Philosophy and Operating Standards.
Proven ability to access, input, and retrieve information from a computer.
Knowledge of office procedures and office machines (i.e. computer, fax, copier, etc.).
Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Ability to work in a high standard, stressful environment.
Ability to communicate accurately and concisely.
Excellent interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

Identification, assessment and culture of oocytes; sperm preparation and insemination of oocytes
Assessment and selection embryos for transfer; embryo vitrification, storage and warming
Oocyte vitrification, storage and warming
The position involves preparation of all media used with human gametes.
The position involves diagnostic semen analysis
Preparation and care of gametes/embryos throughout the laboratory process: IVF, ICSI, VIT, ET, Thaw and PGD
Cryopreservation and thawing of embryos at varying stages of development
Assessing fertilization and zygote quality following insemination
Records and reports results in Artworks
TBSA, PESA, TESA and TESE collection
Oocyte denuding and ICSI insemination
PGD biopsy
Responsible for embryo discharge and storage
Responsible for donor sperm/embryo tracking under FDA regulations