Embryologist Senior, Fertility and Reproductive Medicine

WHY UT SOUTHWESTERN?
With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the number 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth according to U.S. News & World Report, we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you'll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career!

JOB SUMMARY
Under minimal supervision, responsible for the day to day operations of the embryology laboratory.

BENEFITS
UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:

• PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
• 100% coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay
• Paid Time Off, available day one
• Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
• Paid Parental Leave Benefit
• Wellness programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
• Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

Required

• Education

Bachelor's Degree in chemistry, biology, medical terminology or related field.

• Experience

5 years of experience in human invitro fertilization procedures.

JOB DUTIES

• Supervise and oversee work of lower level employees. Assist laboratory director in training of Embryologist I and Embryologist II level employees.
• Perform all embryology laboratory procedures.
• Perform patient consultations for laboratory consent forms.
• Demonstrate sufficient competency in basic embryology and andrology procedures needed for in-vitro fertilization.
• Identify and collect oocytes for insemination.
• Analyze and prepare specimens for insemination or for Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection (ICSI).
• Assess fertilization and zygote quality following insemination.
• Assess daily grading and handling of embryos.
• Prepare embryos for intrauterine transfer, cryopreservation and thawing of embryos at varying stages of development.
• Perform cryopreservation and thawing of oocytes and embryos.
• Perform embryo biopsy
• Ensure IVF laboratory quality assurance and control.
• Responsible for maintenance of laboratory documentation.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

SECURITY AND EEO STATEMENT

Security
This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.

EEO
UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.