UHealth Center for Reproductive Medicine; Jr. Embryologist

University of Miami•Doral, FL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The University of Miami/UHealth Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology is hiring a full-time Embryology Technician for the Center for Reproductive Medicine in Miami, Florida. The technician performs technical duties in the Reproductive Medicine laboratory, working under the supervision of an Embryologist and closely with the lab director to reinforce protocols and quality standards. The role collaborates with medical, nursing, counseling, and administrative staff to support patients’ reproductive goals. The technician also assists with patient chart preparation, consent verification, scanning and printing laboratory-patient files, and entering data into electronic medical records and databases. Duties include laboratory procedures related to IVF and andrology, embryo monitoring and assessment, media preparation, equipment maintenance, quality assurance, and accurate documentation while protecting patient confidentiality.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
Minimum of 1 year of relevant experience.
Applicable certification requirements are specified by the department.
Ability to learn new procedures, technologies, and protocols and adapt to changing priorities and work demands.
Ability to collaborate with others and contribute to a team environment.
Proficiency with office software, technology, and relevant computer applications.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

Perform routine and highly complex laboratory procedures under the supervision of an Embryologist.
Modify clinical laboratory methods or techniques as needed.
Maintain laboratory quality control and assurance procedures.
Troubleshoot, operate, and maintain analytical instrumentation.
Monitor embryo development through different stages.
Prepare media using sterile techniques and document preparation.
Update patient records throughout the fertilization process.
Maintain current knowledge of human reproductive biology, infertility, and assisted reproductive technology.
Maintain accurate patient care records and protect confidential patient information according to federal and state guidelines and regulations.
Follow University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguard University assets.
Perform daily, weekly, and periodic equipment function checks and maintenance; troubleshoot issues and make repair decisions with guidance.
Maintain a clean and organized work area, including appropriate handling and disposal of bloodborne pathogens.
Communicate with patients appropriately under guidance.
Process semen for IVF procedures according to laboratory protocols.
Assist physicians during egg retrievals by locating and assessing retrieved oocytes and trimming them without causing trauma.
Consistently use the IVF laboratory's double-signature and check system to ensure correct identification of eggs, sperm, and embryos.
Document patient results in the IVF Laboratory Information System (LIS).
Perform daily fertilization checks, clean embryos with minimal trauma in insemination cases, and assess fertilization by observing pronuclei and polar bodies.
Grade Day 2 through Day 7 embryos according to IVF laboratory procedures.
Perform routine andrology specimen testing and accurately report results.
Order and manage inventory of routinely used supplies.
Participate in continuing education and in-service training as appropriate.