Scheduled Hours

20

Position Summary

The Division of Reproductive Medicine is hiring an Andrologist to join our IVF team of scientists to BUILD FAMILIES. This position serves our patients in various lab procedures which include preparing semen samples for insemination semen analysis cryopreservation of semen specimens patient scheduling operation of Abbott IMX equipment and on occasion radio-immunoassays.

Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• Supports the continuous improvement of quality and service to ensure the schools goal of excellence in clinical outcomes and 100% consumer satisfaction.
• Serves patient needs by performing daily operation of the laboratory. Daily procedures and responsibilities include preparation of semen samples for insemination semen analysis operation of the Hamilton Thorne semen analyzer cryopreservation of semen specimens result reporting in EPIC and operation of Roche Cobas e411.
• Accepts labels and handles specimens according to laboratory guidelines. Performs procedures and tests in a consistent fashion to yield valid results. Documents results as trained.
• Performs and documents internal quality control procedures and preventive maintenance in accordance with laboratory guidelines. This includes the proper maintenance and calibration of laboratory equipment. Performs activities in compliance with federal regulations i.e. Clinical Laboratories Improvement Amendments (CLIA).
• Observes established safety measures. Avoids creating hazardous situations. Recognizes actual and potential hazardous situations and problems and utilizes problem-solving skills to correct them. Reports hazardous problems to the General Supervisor or Laboratory Director in a timely manner and documents appropriately.
• Tabulates or calculates statistical data generated in the laboratory. Assists the Laboratory Director with development and revision of laboratory manuals.

Working Conditions:

Job Location/Working Conditions

• Normal office environment
  

Physical Effort

• Typically sitting at a desk or table
  

Equipment

• Office equipment
• Specialized laboratory equipment

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.

Required Qualifications

Education:

Bachelors degree - Biological Sciences

Certifications/Professional Licenses:

No specific certification/professional license is required for this position.

Work Experience:

No specific work experience is required for this position.

Skills:

Not Applicable

Drivers License:

A drivers license is not required for this position.

More About This Job

Preferred Qualifications:

• Understanding of the sensitive and confidential nature of assisted reproductive technology testing and procedures.
• Coursework in Biology and Chemistry is highly recommended.

Preferred Qualifications

Education:

No additional education unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Certifications/Professional Licenses:

No additional certification/professional licenses unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Work Experience:

No additional work experience unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Skills:

Biology Chemistry Computer Databases Detail-Oriented Eye-Hand Coordination Visual Perception

Grade

C09-H

Salary Range

$22.78 - $34.21 / Hourly

The salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including ones qualifications and performance equity with others in the department market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.

Questions

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Accommodation

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All qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and if requested reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job absent undue hardship.

Pre-Employment Screening

All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and as applicable for the position other background checks drug screen an employment and education or licensure/certification verification physical examination certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.

Benefits Statement

Washington University in St. Louis is committed to providing a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to our employees. Benefits eligibility is subject to employment status full-time equivalent (FTE) workload and weekly standard hours. Please visit our website at to view a summary of benefits.

EEO Statement

Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity. It is the Universitys policy to provide equal opportunity and access to persons in all job titles without regard to race ethnicity color national origin citizenship (where prohibited by federal law) age religion sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression disability protected veteran status or genetic information.