Embryologist - Center for Fertility and Reproductive Endocrinology
About The Position
The UPMC Center for Fertility and Reproductive Endocrinology is seeking an Embryologist to work in a specialized IVF laboratory. The role participates in all aspects of embryology and may also contribute to the andrology and endocrine assay laboratories as needed. The position performs technical laboratory procedures involving the collection, culture, and cryopreservation of human gametes and pre-embryos, as well as micromanipulation of gametes and embryos. The Embryologist communicates and interacts with program staff and patients to support treatment cycles and contributes technical expertise to patient care and laboratory operations. The laboratory operates seven days per week; daylight shifts are specified, and weekday, weekend, holiday, and extended-hour work and assigned on-call coverage may be required.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science degree in a related science field.
- Minimum of 2 years of laboratory experience.
- Previous laboratory experience is required.
Nice To Haves
- Previous embryology experience is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Participate in clinical research, program committees, and seminars.
- Maintain the Quality Assurance program and laboratory quality control.
- Independently perform Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection (ICSI) and Assisted Hatching (AH), with success measured by a positive pregnancy result after the procedure.
- Assist in developing an outreach program at cancer centers for gamete cryopreservation.
- Independently perform trophoblast embryo biopsy and cell fixation for pre-implantation genetic testing, ensuring successful genetic test results and embryo viability after biopsy and cryopreservation.
- Provide technical expertise in the human embryology laboratory and technical information to non-laboratory staff.
- Maintain competency and meet established embryology performance benchmarks.
- Work assigned flexible hours, including weekdays, weekends, holidays, and extended hours, and provide on-call coverage as assigned.
- Participate in clinical management of patients, with emphasis on embryology technology.
- Participate in an orientation program to develop nurses' knowledge of embryology and andrology.
- Assist with implementation of laboratory protocols.
- Prepare MESA/TESE sperm for ICSI to ensure the optimal sample possible.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
