Embryologist

VCU Health • Richmond, VA

11d • $33 - $51

About The Position

The Embryologist operates high-quality andrology and assisted reproductive technology (ART) laboratories to assist with the diagnosis and treatment of patients. The role includes ensuring compliance with applicable regulations, completing quality assurance and quality control activities, and performing a range of andrology and ART procedures. The position also assists with embryo biopsy and embryo transfer, and occasionally teaches medical and graduate students laboratory techniques in embryology and andrology. Day-to-day work is performed with minimal guidance.

Requirements

• At least two years of experience in an andrology or embryology laboratory.
• Bachelor of Science in biology or a related field.
• Rotating weekend coverage is required.
• Some evening work is required.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in an academic medical center.

Responsibilities

• Operate high-quality andrology and assisted reproductive technology (ART) laboratories.
• Ensure compliance with applicable CLIA, CAP, FDA, and SART regulations.
• Complete quality assurance (QA) and quality control (QC) activities.
• Perform semen analyses and sperm washes.
• Perform ART procedures, including oocyte identification, oocyte insemination, intracytoplasmic sperm insemination, embryo culture, and assisted hatching.
• Assist with embryo biopsy for PGD/PGS.
• Assist with embryo transfer.
• Occasionally teach medical students and graduate students embryology and andrology laboratory techniques.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time