Embryologist

Spring Fertility•Sunnyvale, CA

8d•$70,000 - $150,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Embryologist performs high-quality IVF laboratory medical procedures and advises staff on IVF laboratory procedures, outcomes, and human assisted reproductive techniques (ART). The role works collaboratively with the IVF Laboratory Supervisor, Laboratory Director, other team members, and Spring Fertility departments. Embryologists may rotate into the Andrology/Endocrinology laboratory as needed and must be proficient and independent in basic and advanced IVF laboratory procedures. The position provides diagnostic and therapeutic services to patients seeking infertility treatment, performs ART laboratory procedures under the Laboratory Director's direction, supports effective use of laboratory resources, and contributes to identifying best practices and process improvements. The Embryologist follows applicable U.S. and California regulations, Spring Fertility policies, ASRM standards, laboratory and clinic SOPs, and safety requirements. The position also performs quality control and ancillary laboratory duties, including cleaning, equipment maintenance, and inventory control. This is a full-time, exempt, onsite position requiring early hours and rotating weekends and holidays. The salary range is $70,000–$150,000, with compensation based on job-related knowledge and embryology skills, experience, certifications, and degrees.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Biological Sciences or Chemistry.
Minimum of 5 years of experience in the embryology field.
Good command of written and spoken English.
Proficiency and independence in basic and advanced IVF laboratory procedures.
Technical Supervisor certification from the American Board of Bioanalysis (ABB) within two years of becoming eligible.

Nice To Haves

Degree in reproductive biology.
Approximately 4 years of experience to independently manage a full case of egg vitrification, embryo vitrification, and egg warming.

Responsibilities

Provide high-quality diagnostic and therapeutic services to couples seeking infertility treatment.
Conduct the full range of basic and advanced ART laboratory procedures under the direction of the Laboratory Director.
Coordinate laboratory work with the Laboratory Director to use resources effectively.
Collaborate with the IVF Laboratory Director and IVF team to identify evolving best practices and opportunities to improve laboratory processes and department operations.
Comply with U.S. and California regulations and laws for human ART, Spring Fertility policies, ASRM standards, laboratory and clinic SOPs, and safety policies.
Meet laboratory procedure quality standards and numerical goals set by the Laboratory Director.
Perform ART procedures to required standards, including ICSI, biopsy, egg and embryo vitrification and warming, media and dish setup, egg retrievals, sperm preparation, egg insemination, fertilization checks, cumulus-cell stripping for ICSI, embryo grading using Gardner grading, external and internal proficiency testing, and fresh and frozen embryo transfers.
Communicate effectively and compassionately with patients and Spring Fertility team members.
Conduct daily quality-control activities.
Perform ancillary duties to maintain a clean, functioning laboratory, including cleaning, equipment maintenance, and inventory control.
Rotate into the Andrology/Endocrinology laboratory as needed to provide coverage or assistance.