Embryologist II- Reproductive Endo Infertility Full Time Days

Northwestern Memorial HealthcareChicago, IL
Onsite

About The Position

The Embryologist II reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards. The Embryologist II is an experienced, fully-trained embryologist who has a thorough knowledge of assisted reproduction. This position is primarily responsible for performing procedures for artificial reproductive technology including complete human egg fertilization and embryo culturing. This includes microscopic identification of oocytes contained in follicular fluid following the aspiration procedure, classifying the oocytes depending on nuclear characteristics (a measure of oocyte maturation), preparation of granulose cells for co culture, sperm preparation (washing, isolation, buffer treatment, count, motility analysis), oocyte insemination, microscopic identification of fertilized eggs, cryopreservation of excess embryos, preparation of embryos for transfer to the uterus, thawing of cryopreserved embryos for transfer to the uterus.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in biological or chemical sciences or equivalent relevant experience.
  • Three (3) to five (5) years’ experience in a relevant role.
  • Previous experience in advanced micromanipulation, tissue culture, sterile techniques and egg iteration .

Nice To Haves

  • Certification as ART

Responsibilities

  • Performs advanced micromanipulation of embryos and oocytes including embryo biopsy and ICSI
  • Performs laboratory assignments correctly and reliably, including routine procedures and quality control tests, as described in the Laboratory Procedure Manual.
  • Contribute to patient management by communication laboratory findings and interpretations of the findings with physicians, nurses and patients, if appropriate.
  • Assist laboratory director in maintaining and updating laboratory supplies and equipment.
  • Assist laboratory director in data collection and analysis.
  • Assist laboratory director in laboratory preparedness for CAP
  • Participate in continuing education activities.
  • Participate in continuing quality improvement programs of the foundation and laboratory.
  • Participates in training of new staff as requested

Benefits

  • tuition reimbursement
  • loan forgiveness
  • 401(k) matching
  • lifecycle benefits

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What This Job Offers

Job Type

Full-time

Career Level

Mid Level

Number of Employees

1,001-5,000 employees

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