Junior Embryologist

Job Title: Junior Embryologist 

Reports to: Embryology Supervisor

FLSA Status: Exempt 

Summary: 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 Junior Embryologist will be responsible for daily activities in the IVF laboratory, including QA/QC.  

1. Daily quality control, media preparation and dish preparation 

2. Microscope and pipettor use 

3. Use of other lab equipment to complete procedures: balance, pH meter, CO2 monitor, labeler, etc. 

4. Oocyte retrieval and denuding of oocytes 

5. Embryo and oocyte thawing/embryo and oocyte freezing 

6. Fertilization checks and embryo transfers 

7. ICSI and conventional fertilization techniques 

8. Understand and be able to use eIVF for data entry 

9. Schedule procedures, complete tasks, and navigate patient charts 

10. Understand cryopreservation and storage of specimens 

11. Beginning patient communication and patient identification 

12. Assist in cleaning and stocking the laboratory 

13. Complete other duties as assigned

Expectations

- Participates in creating a work environment that promotes respect and integrity

- Values exceptional patient care and exhibits high moral character regarding care of embryos and patient samples

- Limit tardiness and absences and phone use during work hours

- Dress and maintain hygiene in accordance with cleanliness standards including limiting the use of heavily scented products. 

 Qualifications: 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

Education/Experience: 

Bachelors degree in a chemical, biological, clinical, medical or reproductive laboratory science or medical technology from an accredited institution required.
 

Language Ability: 

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. 

Math Ability: 

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 percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs. 

Reasoning Ability:  

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. 

Work Environment: 

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. 

This position requires weekend and holiday rotation. 

Physical Demands: 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit. 

Benefits include: 

· 401(k) 

· Dental insurance 

· Vision Insurance 

· Health Insurance 

· Life Insurance 

· Flexible spending account 

· Paid time off 

· Maternity Leave