Embryologist

US Fertility • Newport Beach, CA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

US Fertility is hiring an Embryologist to join Ovation Fertility in Newport Beach, California. The role supports IVF and andrology laboratory services, patient care, clinical research, and continuous improvement. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM, depending on laboratory needs, with participation in an on-call rotation. The position also requires rotating weekend and holiday work with teammates. Compensation is up to $140,000 per year, commensurate with experience.

The Embryologist performs procedures throughout IVF cycles and other fertility treatments, including specimen preparation, fertilization, embryo assessment, transfers, cryopreservation, thawing, ICSI, assisted hatching, and related laboratory work. The role involves accurate patient documentation and data entry, laboratory quality control and maintenance, communication with patients and clinical staff, and compliance with protocols, consent requirements, HIPAA, and regulatory standards.

The role also contributes to clinical research and publication projects, supports manuscript preparation and CAP inspections, and participates in technical improvement and quality programs. The Embryologist works with physicians, nurses, laboratory colleagues, and other staff to coordinate procedures and support reliable patient care.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Biology or a related field.
• At least 2 years of experience, with sign-off on all embryology laboratory duties and minimal training required.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to work weekends and holidays on a rotating basis with teammates.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and attention to detail.
• Research skills and comfort with technology.
• Flexibility, willingness to learn, and ability to multitask with strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to handle oocytes, embryos, semen, and hazardous specimens as part of laboratory work.

Nice To Haves

• ABB TS certification.
• Experience with trophectoderm biopsy.
• Artisan and Matcher experience.
• Interest in obtaining additional competency certification from the American Board of Bioanalysis.

Responsibilities

• Perform embryology laboratory procedures for IVF cycles, including medium and dish preparation, egg retrieval, sperm preparation, fertilization checks, embryo evaluation, cryopreservation and thawing, embryo transfer, ICSI, and assisted hatching.
• Perform daily embryology procedures, including testicular biopsy preparations and cryopreservation, and embryo biopsy for preimplantation genetic diagnosis.
• Perform andrology services, including semen preparation for artificial insemination and IVF, sperm cryopreservation, sperm analysis according to World Health Organization standards, and hyaluronan sperm-binding assays.
• Handle oocytes, embryos, semen, and hazardous specimens using aseptic techniques and appropriate laboratory procedures.
• Assess and grade oocyte, embryo, and sperm morphology.
• Maintain proficiency in routine laboratory procedures and stay trained in technologies such as trophectoderm biopsy, oocyte vitrification, and complex micromanipulation.
• Complete clerical work, data entry, patient logs, laboratory reports, and patient ART Summary sheets in the electronic medical record; ensure records are complete and accurate, including physician signatures.
• Confirm that laboratory procedures have appropriate patient consent before performing them.
• Communicate procedure outcomes and embryo development information to physicians, patients, staff, and regulatory bodies as appropriate.
• Coordinate daily procedure scheduling with nurses and work with the laboratory supervisor to maintain ART records for SART.
• Perform laboratory quality control, quality assessment, quality improvement, quality assurance, and preventative maintenance; maintain records for laboratory materials and processes.
• Maintain, clean, and disinfect the IVF laboratory and equipment, particularly incubators.
• Assist with routine and ad hoc analyses of laboratory and technologist performance and research data.
• Develop and complete clinical research projects, including projects suitable for publication; support manuscript preparation and editing.
• Participate in research relating to oocyte cryopreservation, oocyte maturation, preimplantation genetic diagnosis, and related areas.
• Support CAP inspection preparation and inspections.
• Participate in Continuing Technical Improvement exercises and other continuous-improvement initiatives.
• Perform other duties consistent with company policies, procedures, patient-care standards, and organizational initiatives.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance for full-time employees working 30 or more hours per week.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Tuition assistance and professional development support.
• Performance-based bonus opportunities.
• Generous paid time off and paid holidays.
• Paid parental leave.
• Life and disability benefits.
• Fertility Discount Program.
• Employee wellness and recognition programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level