Senior Embryologist

Yale New Haven Health • New Haven, CT

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About The Position

The Senior Embryologist performs complex technical, clinical, and research duties independently under the direction of the supervisor and manager. The role also interfaces with research and ancillary components of the IVF Program. Employees are expected to understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support its Mission, and demonstrate integrity, patient-centeredness, respect, accountability, and compassion.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a biological science.
• At least five years of experience in a clinical laboratory performing complex embryology techniques, with experience in in vitro fertilization and biopsy; alternatively, a PhD in a related science and at least three years of clinical laboratory experience performing basic embryology techniques prior to in vitro fertilization.
• Excellent written and communication skills.
• Ability to interact with patients, staff, and physicians.

Responsibilities

• Independently collect and prepare oocytes for insemination, including microscopic identification, cleaning, distribution in dishes, and insemination.
• Analyze and prepare fresh and cryopreserved semen specimens for insemination or ICSI, including specimens surgically obtained by epididymal aspiration or testis biopsy.
• Assess fertilization and zygote quality following insemination.
• Assess, grade, and handle embryos daily through Day 6 of in vitro culture.
• Assist with collecting patient-chart data, statistical analysis, data organization, and presentations at institutional, local, national, or international meetings under supervisor and manager direction.
• Independently manage various data elements and report data analysis to the supervisor.
• Monitor equipment, reagents, media, and the work environment in accordance with quality-control guidelines.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior