Embryologist

Yale New Haven Health • Greenwich, CT

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About The Position

Under the direction of the supervisor and manager, the Embryologist independently performs complex technical, clinical, and research duties and interfaces with research and ancillary components of the IVF Program. The role includes embryology procedures involving oocytes, sperm, fertilization, and embryo culture; assistance with research data collection and presentation; data management and reporting; and monitoring laboratory quality control.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a biological science.
• At least five years of experience in a clinical laboratory performing complex embryology techniques, with experience in in vitro fertilization.
• Alternatively, a Ph.D. in a related science and at least three years of experience in a clinical laboratory setting performing basic embryology techniques prior to in vitro fertilization.
• Excellent written and communication skills.
• Ability to interact with patients, staff, and physicians.

Responsibilities

• Independently collect and prepare oocytes for insemination, including microscopic identification, cleaning, distribution in dishes, and insemination.
• Analyze and prepare sperm specimens for insemination or intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI), including processing fresh and cryopreserved semen specimens and surgically obtained specimens from epididymal aspiration or testis biopsy.
• Assess fertilization and zygote quality following insemination.
• Assess, grade, and handle embryos daily through Day 6 of in vitro culture.
• Under the direction of the supervisor and manager, assist with collecting data from patient charts, statistical analysis, data organization, and presentation at institutional, local, national, or international meetings.
• Independently manage various data elements and report data analysis to the supervisor.
• Monitor equipment, reagents, media, and the work environment according to quality control guidelines.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time