Embryologist

First Fertility • Thousand Oaks, CA

9d • $150,000 - $190,000 • Onsite

About The Position

At Fertility & Surgical Associates (FSAC), our mission is to blend state of the art technology with personalized and compassionate care to achieve the highest pregnancy rates possible. We strive to offer the most time and cost effective infertility treatments available in a friendly, intimate office and surgical setting, and we are deeply committed to earning our patients' trust and confidence every step of the way. We are seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Embryologist to join our lab team at our Thousand Oaks, CA location on a full-time basis. This is a great opportunity to grow your career in reproductive medicine while making a meaningful difference in people's lives.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Biological Sciences with Technical Supervisor (ABB) certification, Master's degree in Biological Sciences, or Ph.D. in Biological Sciences.
• Strong attention to detail, excellent hand-eye coordination, and fine motor skills.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure in a team based environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Identify and move oocytes in follicular fluid using a dissecting microscope, and conduct daily assessments of patient embryos using an inverted microscope.
• Load embryos into a catheter and assist the physician with handling and positioning as needed.
• Perform zona ablation on oocytes and embryos using medical grade laser technology.
• Execute freezing and thawing processes for surplus oocytes and embryos, and monitor liquid nitrogen storage.
• Label and prepare culture dishes with sterile technique for next day procedures.
• Stock supplies, perform quality control tests, and maintain lab equipment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree