Lab Manager of Embryology & Andrology

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare • Chicago, IL

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About The Position

The Lab Manager, Embryology and Andrology reflects the mission, vision, and values of Northwestern Medical Group and adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards. The Lab Manager is responsible for all aspects of the daily operations of the embryology and andrology laboratories across various clinics and regions within Fertility and Reproductive Medicine. The main responsibilities of this position include oversight of lab staffing, pertinent patient customer service issues, and technical procedural execution. Duties include the performance and technical supervision of all aspects of procedures in the In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) laboratory including media preparation, oocyte collection and classification, semen preparation and insemination, fertilization determination, embryo culture, embryo transfer, embryo, oocyte and ovarian tissue cryopreservation. Micromanipulation techniques include ICSI, Assisted Hatching and PGD Embryo Biopsy. Andrology procedures include performance of semen analyses, preparation of semen for intrauterine insemination, cryopreservation of semen and testicular tissue, maintain donor sperm inventories and records, maintain CAP, JCAHO, CLIA and OSHA compliance.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology, Biology or Chemistry
• At least 5 years’ experience in a CAP accredited laboratory
• At least 5 years’ experience supervising high complexity testing and procedures in a reproductive laboratory
• Demonstrates personal alignment with Northwestern Medicine’s core values of integrity, excellence, patients first, and teamwork.
• Demonstrates effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrates the ability to plan, organize, and direct the activities of others.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in Biology or Reproductive Physiology
• Board Certification as an Embryology Laboratory Director, American Board of Bioanalysis
• Board Certification as a Technical Supervisor in the disciplines of Embryology and Andrology, American Board of Bioanalysis

Responsibilities

• Supervision and training of all embryology and andrology personnel
• Establishing and Implementing all new procedures and techniques in the embryology and andrology laboratories
• Conducting and overseeing internal competency testing and external proficiency testing of staff
• Maintaining patient records and results for all procedures performed in embryology and andrology laboratories
• Overseeing all data reporting internally and externally to the national SART registry
• Managing all equipment acquisition, equipment maintenance and laboratory supplies
• Managing and responding to all critical equipment alarm response 24/7, 365 days/year
• Overseeing laboratory patient electronic medical record resulting and billing for the embryology and andrology labs.

Benefits

• We pride ourselves on providing competitive benefits: from tuition reimbursement and loan forgiveness to 401(k) matching and lifecycle benefits, our goal is to take care of our employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees