Enjoy what you do while contributing to a company that makes a difference in people’s lives. Shady Grove Fertility, one of the premier fertility centers in the United States, continually seeks experienced, compassionate, and dynamic team players who are committed to delivering exceptional patient care to join our growing practice. The work we do building families offers stimulation, challenge, and personal reward.

If you're an Embryologist or someone wanting to get their foot in the door as an embryologist looking for a new opportunity to work in a fast-paced, professional environment where your talent contributes to changing people’s lives, then we want to talk to you. The minimum requirement for this position is a bachelors in biological science. This position requires collaborating with physicians and other medical providers by providing expert care and service for fertility treatments. 

We currently have an opening for a full-time entry-level Embryologist to work in our fast paced, Embryology Lab located at our Towson, MD office. This is a full-time position working Monday through Friday, from 6:30am to 3:00 pm Monday to Friday and every other Saturday and Sunday. Three holidays per year are also required.

COVID-19 Vaccination

SGF requires all applicants to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 before commencing employment. New hires will be required to furnish proof of full vaccination prior to their start date. There may be alternative for an approved exemption based on bona fide medical or religious grounds.

How You'll Contribute:

We always do whatever it takes, even if it isn’t specifically our “job.” In general, the Embryologist is responsible for:

• Identification, assessment and culture of oocytes; sperm preparation and insemination of oocytes
• Assessment and selection embryos for transfer; embryo vitrification, storage and warming
• Oocyte vitrification, storage and warming
• The position involves preparation of all media used with human gametes.
• The position involves diagnostic semen analysis
• Preparation and care of gametes/embryos throughout the laboratory process: IVF, ICSI, VIT, ET, Thaw and PGD
• Cryopreservation and thawing of embryos at varying stages of development
• Assessing fertilization and zygote quality following insemination
• Records and reports results in Artworks
• TBSA, PESA, TESA and TESE collection
• Oocyte denuding and ICSI insemination
• PGD biopsy
• Responsible for embryo discharge and storage
• Responsible for donor sperm/embryo tracking under FDA regulations