Embryologist II Reproductive Endo Infertility Full Time Days
Embryologist II Reproductive Endo Infertility Full Time Days
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Job Description
The Embryologist II reflects the mission vision and values of NM adheres to the organizations Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program and complies with all relevant policies procedures guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.
The Embryologist II is an experienced fully-trained embryologist who has a thorough knowledge of assisted reproduction. This position is primarily responsible for performing procedures for artificial reproductive technology including complete human egg fertilization and embryo culturing. This includes microscopic identification of oocytes contained in follicular fluid following the aspiration procedure classifying the oocytes depending on nuclear characteristics (a measure of oocyte maturation) preparation of granulose cells for co culture sperm preparation (washing isolation buffer treatment count motility analysis) oocyte insemination microscopic identification of fertilized eggs cryopreservation of excess embryos preparation of embryos for transfer to the uterus thawing of cryopreserved embryos for transfer to the uterus.
The Embryologist II performs advanced micromanipulation techniques including embryo biopsy and ICSI to facilitate fertilization and monitors media quality to assure ability to support growth of embryos.
Responsibilities:
- Performs advanced micromanipulation of embryos and oocytes including embryo biopsy and ICSI
- Performs laboratory assignments correctly and reliably including routine procedures and quality control tests as described in the Laboratory Procedure Manual. Certain amount of assignments will take place on weekend and after regular working hours.
- Contribute to patient management by communication laboratory findings and interpretations of the findings with physicians nurses and patients if appropriate.
- Assist laboratory director in maintaining and updating laboratory supplies and equipment.
- Assist laboratory director in data collection and analysis.
- Assist laboratory director in laboratory preparedness for CAP
- Participate in continuing education activities.
- Participate in continuing quality improvement programs of the foundation and laboratory.
- Participates in training of new staff as requested
Qualifications :
Required:
- Bachelors degree in biological or chemical sciences or equivalent relevant experience.
- Three (3) to five (5) years experience in a relevant role.
- Previous experience in advanced micromanipulation tissue culture sterile techniques and egg iteration.
Preferred:
- Certification as ART
Additional Information :
Northwestern Medicine is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age sex race color religion national origin gender identity veteran status disability sexual orientation or any other protected status.
Benefits
We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical emotional and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events. Please visit our Benefits section to learn more.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
Employment Type
Full-time
