Embryologist - Reproductive Medicine - FT

Sanford Health • Sioux Falls, SD

6d

About The Position

Sanford Health is one of the largest and fastest-growing not-for-profit health systems in the United States. We’re proud to offer many development and advancement opportunities to our nearly 50,000 members of the Sanford Family who are dedicated to the work of health and healing across our broad footprint. Come join a growing practice at the Sanford Advanced Reproductive Laboratory at the Sanford Fertility & Reproductive Medicine Clinic as a full time Embryologist. BA or BS in biology or chemistry required. Weekend On Call required for about every 4th or 5th weekend. We are willing to train the right candidate. A sampling of some of the specialized procedures that may be performed includes, but is not limited to gamete preparation, embryo culture, cryopreservation, embryo micromanipulation, semen analysis. Works with adult patients seeking In Vitro Fertilization and participates in patient education related to specimen collection/handling.

Requirements

• BA or BS in biology or chemistry required.
• Successful completion of a four year medical technologist degree, bachelor's degree in biology, animal science, medical technology, or related field.
• Ability to read and understand information about instrumentation in laboratory field.
• Ability to understand quality assurance and quality control.
• Ability to follow written protocols.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Attention to detail and organization skills

Nice To Haves

• Two years’ experience in In-Vitro-Fertilization (IVF), including micromanipulation preferred.
• American Board of Bioanalysis (ABB) and/or Association of Clinical Embryologists (ACE) certifications in embryology desirable.

Responsibilities

• Performs technical laboratory procedures in the reproductive clinical laboratory.
• Assists with all laboratory duties related to IVF as needed
• Other duties as assigned by leadership within the laboratory.
• Maintaining department quality assurance.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with patients, medical staff and the public.
• Participates in patient education related to specimen collection/handling.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees