Senior Embryologist

CCRM Fertility•Naperville, IL

30d

About The Position

Come join CCRM Fertility, a global pioneer in fertility treatment, research, science, specializing in IVF, fertility testing, egg freezing, preimplantation genetic testing, third party reproduction and egg donation. As a member of CCRM Fertility’s diverse team of professionals, you will be a part of helping families grow and changing lives. We take pride in providing our employees with meaningful employment, a supportive culture, and a well-balanced personal & work life alignment. For more information, visit www.ccrmivf.com [http://www.ccrmivf.com/] The Senior Embryologist will be responsible for performing all procedures in the IVF Laboratory under the direction of the IVF Laboratory Supervisor. The Senior Embryologist must demonstrate knowledge and skills related to the various procedures performed in the IVF Laboratory. The Senior Embryologist reports directly to the IVF Lab Supervisor.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Biology, Chemistry, or Microbiology required.
Medical technology licensure/certificate required if Embryologist completed a medical technology university-based program.
5+ years’ experience in laboratory or scientific research required (Med laboratory preferred).

Nice To Haves

Computer and database experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform daily, weekly, and periodic function checks and maintenance on equipment and trouble shoot equipment problems and make appropriate decisions for repair, with guidance.
Follow appropriate blood borne pathogen handling and disposal procedures.
Perform all aspects of media/medium preparation with sterile technique for each case and documents the lots used.
Process semen for IVF procedures according to IVF lab protocol.
Assist physician during egg retrievals and is able to locate and assess all oocytes retrieved in a timely manner. Able to trim oocytes without trauma or injury to the oocytes.
Adhere to the IVF lab’s double signature and check system when performing procedures to ensure correct identity of eggs, sperm, and embryos.
Document all patients’ results into the IVF Lab information system (LIS).
Perform daily fertilization checks which includes “cleaning” embryos with minimal trauma (insemination cases) to observe fertilization.
Assess fertilization by observation of pronuclei and polar bodies.
Perform freezing and thawing of human embryos according to IVF lab protocol with a high survival rate.
Perform oocyte inseminations according to IVF lab protocol.
Able to hyal and strip oocytes for ICSI with minimal trauma.
Perform Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection (ICSI) according to IVF lab procedures resulting in high fertilization rates.
Assist physician with embryo transfer and ensures proper identification of the patient with a “time-out” before the transfer.
Assist physician during PESA, MESA and TESE procedures by locating and processing sperm found according to IVF lab procedures.
Perform biopsy procedures, including trophectoderm biopsy, resulting in high number of embryos returning a test result. Embryos biopsied result in a high survival rate when thawed and an acceptable implantation rate when transferred.
Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Generous Paid time-off (PTO) and paid holidays
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Health benefits eligible the first day of the month following your start date.
401(k) Plan with Company Match (first of the month following 2 months of service)
Basic & Supplement Life Insurance
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Short-Term Disability
Flexible spending including Dependent Care and Commuter benefits.
Health Savings Account
CCRM Paid Family Medical Leave (eligible after 1 year)
Supplemental Options (Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Accident)
Professional Development, Job Training, and Cross Training Opportunities
Bonus Potential