Embryologist - Reproductive Medicine - FT

**Careers With Purpose** **Sanford Health is one of the largest and fastest-growing not-for-profit health systems in the United States. We're proud to offer many development and advancement opportunities to our nearly 50,000 members of the Sanford Family who are dedicated to the work of health and healing across our broad footprint.** **Facility:** Medical Building 3 **Location:** Sioux Falls, SD **Address:** 1500 W 22nd St, Sioux Falls, SD 57105, USA **Shift:** 8 Hours - Day Shifts **Job Schedule:** Full time **Weekly Hours:** 40.00 **Department Details** The Advanced Reproductive Laboratory had their first pregnancy in 1995 and has been in continuous operation since. The embryology team is well established, with 50 years of experience. Embryology is inherently requires long hours and on call weekends, however work life balance for the team is top priority. The Laboratory is continually upgrading and bringing in new and modern techniques to give our patients, and staff, the best experience and outcomes. **Job Summary** Performs technical laboratory procedures in the reproductive clinical laboratory. The embryologist assists with all laboratory duties related to IVF as needed and other duties as assigned by leadership within the laboratory. Come join a growing practice at the Sanford Advanced Reproductive Laboratory at the Sanford Fertility & Reproductive Medicine Clinic as a full time Embryologist. BA or BS in biology or chemistry required. Weekend On Call required for about every 4th or 5th weekend. We are willing to train the right candidate. A sampling of some of the specialized procedures that may be performed includes, but is not limited to gamete preparation, embryo culture, cryopreservation, embryo micromanipulation, semen analysis. Desired skills include: Maintaining department quality assurance. Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with patients, medical staff and the public. Ability to read and understand information about instrumentation in laboratory field. Ability to understand quality assurance and quality control. Ability to follow written protocols. Ability to work independently. Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information. Attention to detail and organization skills Works with adult patients seeking In Vitro Fertilization and participates in patient education related to specimen collection/handling. **Qualifications** Successful completion of a four year medical technologist degree, bachelor's degree in biology, animal science, medical technology, or related field. Two years’ experience in In-Vitro-Fertilization (IVF), including micromanipulation preferred. American Board of Bioanalysis (ABB) and/or Association of Clinical Embryologists (ACE) certifications in embryology desirable. **Benefits** Sanford offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, and a generous time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance. For more information about Total Rewards, visit https://sanfordcareers.com/benefits . Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-673-0854 or send an email to talent@sanfordhealth.org . Sanford has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment. **Req Number:** R-0256245 **Job Function:** Allied Health **Featured:** No