Embryologist

Spring Fertility•Sunnyvale, CA

8h•$70,000 - $150,000•Onsite

About The Position

Spring Fertility is seeking an Embryologist to perform high-quality IVF laboratory medical procedures and advise staff on IVF laboratory procedures, outcomes, and human assisted reproductive techniques. The role works collaboratively with the IVF Laboratory Supervisor, Laboratory Director, IVF team, and other Spring Fertility departments. The Embryologist must be proficient and independent in basic and advanced IVF laboratory procedures and rotate into the Andrology/Endocrinology laboratory as needed. The position provides diagnostic and therapeutic services to patients seeking infertility treatment and conducts ART laboratory procedures under the direction of the Laboratory Director. It contributes to effective resource use, quality improvement, and the adoption of evolving best practices. The Embryologist follows applicable U.S. and California regulations, ASRM standards, laboratory and clinic SOPs, and safety policies, and meets laboratory quality standards and numerical goals. The role includes procedures such as ICSI, biopsy, egg and embryo vitrification and warming, media and dish setup, egg retrievals, sperm preparation, egg inseminations, fertilization checks, cumulus-cell stripping for ICSI, embryo grading using Gardner grading, participation in internal and external proficiency testing, and fresh and frozen embryo transfers. It also includes daily quality control and ancillary laboratory duties such as cleaning, equipment maintenance, and inventory control. The position requires effective, compassionate communication with patients and colleagues. This is a full-time, exempt, onsite position requiring early hours and rotating weekends and holidays. The stated salary range is $70,000–$150,000, with compensation based on factors including role-related knowledge and skill, experience, certifications, and degrees.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in biological science or chemistry.
At least 5 years of experience in the embryology field.
Proficiency and independence in basic and advanced IVF laboratory procedures.
Good command of written and spoken English.
Technical Supervisor certification from the American Board of Bioanalysis (ABB) within two years of becoming eligible.
For ICSI, performance at the same level as other embryologists for a 90% fertilization rate.
For biopsy, a 70% implantation rate and less than 3% no-call rate.
Approximately 4 years of experience to independently manage a full case of egg vitrification, embryo vitrification, and egg warming; egg warming goal is a 94% survival rate.
Embryo warming goal of greater than 95% survival rate.

Nice To Haves

Degree in reproductive biology preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide diagnostic and therapeutic services to couples seeking infertility treatment.
Conduct basic and advanced ART laboratory procedures under the direction of the Laboratory Director.
Coordinate work with the Laboratory Director to use resources effectively.
Collaborate with the IVF Laboratory Director and IVF team to identify best practices and opportunities to improve laboratory processes and department operations.
Comply with applicable U.S. and California human ART regulations and laws, Spring Fertility policies, ASRM standards, laboratory and clinic SOPs, and safety policies.
Meet laboratory quality standards and numerical goals established by the Laboratory Director.
Perform ART procedures including ICSI, biopsy, egg and embryo vitrification and warming, media and dish setup, egg retrievals, sperm preparation, egg inseminations, fertilization checks, cumulus-cell stripping for ICSI, embryo grading, proficiency testing, and fresh and frozen embryo transfers.
Communicate effectively and compassionately with patients and Spring Fertility team members.
Conduct daily quality-control activities.
Perform ancillary duties to maintain a clean, operating laboratory, including cleaning, equipment maintenance, and inventory control.
Rotate into the Andrology/Endocrinology laboratory as needed to provide coverage or assistance.