Senior Embryologist

CNY Fertility Center•Norfolk, VA

10h•$94,000 - $110,000•Onsite

About The Position

CNY Fertility is a renowned fertility center offering advanced treatments like IVF, IUI, and egg freezing. With a patient-centered approach and cutting-edge technology, we support individuals and couples on their journey to parenthood. Our Senior Embryologist will be a detail-oriented, team player, technically skilled and highly motivated individual, to carry out the mission of CNY Fertility.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in biology, or related field required.
At least four years of experience in clinical embryology setting.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percentage and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
The ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Must be able to lift 25lbs.
Excellent computer literacy.
Adequate vision or corrective lenes for sample identification.
Ability to multitask in fast paced environments.

Responsibilities

Daily quality control, media preparation and dish preparation.
Microscope and pipettor use.
Use of other lab equipment to complete procedures: balance, pH meter, CO2 monitor, labeler etc.
Oocyte retrieval and denuding of oocytes.
Embryo and oocyte thawing/embryo and oocyte freezing.
Fertilization checks and embryo transfers.
Have a well-developed understanding of all aspects of running an Embryology lab including but not limited to: equipment maintenance and troubleshooting, QC/QA/QM/QI.
ICSI and conventional fertilization techniques.
Schedule procedures, complete tasks and navigate patient charts.
Understanding of cryopreservation and storage specimens.
Assist in cleaning and stocking inventory for the laboratory.
Perform PGT and load samples. Ability to interpret PGT reports and call patients with results.
Communicate with patients across various platforms such as web correspondences and phone calls.
Perform PESA/TESE sperm retrievals.
Participate in the alarm response team.
This position may also be responsible for performing other duties as assigned, consistent with the role and operational needs of the organization.