What are the responsibilities and job description for the Traveling Embryologist position at Ovation Fertility?
We are growing and searching for experienced Embryologists excited by traveling to a variety of locations to provide coverage in our service markets. You may live any where in the US. We would love it if you have at least 5 years of laboratory experience in embryology and ready to take the next step into a senior level role. We offer competitive compensation, travel expenses, training and development, and a comprehensive benefits package.
About the Role:
The Traveling Embryologist will work closely with the Laboratory Director and participate in the daily operation of the human IVF and andrology laboratories. This position includes 'hands-on' involvement in clinical IVF laboratory work as directed by the Laboratory Director. This position requires a focus on patient service, maintenance of the highest technical standards and provision of the services and resources necessary to support Ovation Fertility. The Embryologist is expected to maintain CLIA and CAP standards regarding quality control/ quality management, procedural guidelines and day-to-day duties of the IVF laboratory.
Essential Responsibilities:
• Undertake embryology laboratory procedures as directed.
• Complete competency in latest technologies including, but not limited to: trophetoderm biopsy, oocyte vitrification, and complex micromanipulation skills.
• Demonstrate advanced knowledge of reproductive biology including the male and female reproductive system.
• Expertise with the physical handling of oocytes, embryos and semen including hazardous specimens.
• Management of aseptic techniques and competent in the correct assessment and grading of oocyte, embryo and sperm morpholog.
• Maintain technical proficiency in routine laboratory procedures.
• Assist in the preparation of routine and ad hoc analyses of data relating to performance of the laboratory and individual technologists and to specific research projects.
Success Profile:
• Demonstrates skills and aptitude appropriate to the position.
• Demonstrates a good work ethic and commitment to participate in appropriate programs of continuing education and professional development to maintain up-to-date knowledge in the laboratory specialty.
• Possess the ability to access, input, and retrieve information from a computer.
• Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team, communicate accurately and concisely.
Education & Training:
• Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in a biological science.
• 5 year of Senior Embryology .
• Preferred Certification: American Board of Bioanalyst (ABB): Technical Supervisor
• Demonstrated proficiency in all routine embryology and andrology laboratory procedures including micromanipulation and biopsy of gametes and embryos.
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