Physician / Michigan / Permanent / Embryologist Job

A health services network in Michigan is currently seeking an experienced professional to join their staff in Grand Rapids as an Embryologist. In this role, the Embryologist will be responsible for participating in the daily operation of the human IVF and andrology laboratories.

Responsibilities:

The Embryologist will:

• Provide support for manuscript preparation and editing
• Provide support for CAP inspection preparedness and inspections
• Participate in Continuing Technical Improvement exercises
• 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
• Perform all procedures required for IVF cycles, including medium and dish preparation, egg retrieval, sperm preparation, fertilization check, embryo evaluation, cryopreservation and thawing, transfer, ICSI and assisted hatching
• Perform all andrology services, including preparation of semen samples for artificial inseminations and IVF, cryopreservation of sperm, and complete sperm analysis assessed by World Health Organization (WHO) standards
• Perform laboratory quality control (QC), quality assessment (QA), and participates in quality improvement (QI) programs, record keeping and collection of data
• Participate in research on oocytes cryopreservation, oocyte maturation, preimplantation genetic diagnosis and related research
• Performs other duties as assigned, and in keeping with company policies, procedures and standards of patient care and initiatives toward continuous improvement at the individual and organizational level
• Perform daily embryology (set-up s / egg retrievals / ICSI-IVF / fertilization embryo development checks / embryo transfers / cryopreservation / testicular Bx preps-Cryo / embryo Bx for PGD) and reporting
• Process semen specimens for artificial insemination/IVF-ICSI, hyaluran sperm binding assays and cryopreservation.
• Maintain, organize, scan and file patient results, making sure that all records are complete, including physician signatures, and accurate
• Perform and maintain quality control records on all materials associated with the IVF lab and process
• Insure that all laboratory procedures have properly consented prior to performing them
• Communicate directly with physicians regarding daily IVF/ICSI and embryo development outcomes
• Perform quality assurance and preventative maintenance
• Perform other duties, as needed

Qualifications:

• 3+ years of IVF Laboratory experience
• Bachelor's and/or Master's Degree in Chemistry, Biology and/or Pre-med
• Complete competency in latest technologies including, but not limited to: Trophetoderm Biopsy, Oocyte Vitrification, etc.
• Complex Micromanipulation skills
• Advanced knowledge of Reproductive Biology, including the Male and Female Reproductive system
• Comfortable with the physical handling of Oocytes, Embryos and Semen, including hazardous specimens
• Solid assessment, clinical, and documentation skills
• Patient oriented
• Great interpersonal skills
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
• Strong attention to detail
• Highly organized

Desired Skills:

• Experience with Trophectoderm Biopsy