Andrologist/Embryologist

COMPANY OVERVIEW:

Mississippi Reproductive Medicine is a dedicated medical clinic specializing in reproductive health services. Our team is committed to providing comprehensive care and advanced technologies in reproductive medicine to improve patient outcomes.

JOB SUMMARY:

This position is for an Andrologist/Embryologist with clinical experience in Human Assisted Reproduction techniques to perform andrology, hormone analysis procedures, and embryology laboratory services. The Andrologist/Embryologist works under indirect supervision in performing assigned duties and responsibilities and reports to the Laboratory Manager and Laboratory Director. The Embryologist coordinates activities of the lab with clinical activities of the practice, conducts lab procedures, and monitors related quality assurance, quality control and record-keeping. Keeps abreast of and ensures compliance with all regulatory requirements, medical and technical policies, and procedural guidelines applicable to the laboratory and clinic.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Regulatory:

• Performs laboratory services in accordance with laboratory policies and practices as set forth in the Operating, Safety, and Quality Management Guidelines
• Conducts laboratory services in accordance with Federal, State and Local laws and guidelines.
• Conducts maintenance of laboratory operations in conformity with OSHA and CLIA ‘88 regulations
• Conducts activities related to Andrology and hormone analysis for Endocrinology

Quality Management:

• Participates in laboratory quality assurance and quality control programs as directed by the Laboratory Director or designee.
• Participates as required in appropriate proficiency testing programs to monitor laboratory practice outcomes and to measure on a recurrent and regular basis that such outcomes meet or exceed industry and general standards of practice.

Operations:

• Carries out, as required, or directed, laboratory services and functions in a manner that is consistent with the laboratory’s operating procedures
• Performs duties as required to maintain laboratory readiness for inspection and review by appropriate regulatory agencies.
• Assist as required in the development and implementation of new laboratory services
• Performs andrology procedures as required including: IUI sperm preparation, semen analysis, morphology exams, sperm preparation for IVF and sperm cryopreservation.
• Coordinates shipping and receiving of cryopreserved and sperm.
• Performs hormone analysis testing and maintenance of analyzer as required including: daily, weekly, monthly and annual maintenance, start-up and shut-down of analyzer, daily controls, loading and unloading of serum samples, review and release of test results and manual dilutions.
• Performs embryology procedures such as culture dish preparation, oocyte retrieval, ICSI, fertilization check, assisted hatching, embryo grading, embryo biopsy, and embryo transfer.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in Science, Biology, or a related field required.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Self-motivated and works well independently in a high standard environment.
• Ability to communicate accurately and concisely.
• Prior laboratory experience required.