Senior Embryologist

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Senior Embryologist 

Reports to: Lab Director

FLSA Status: Exempt

Summary: CNY Fertility is a renowned fertility center offering advanced treatments like IVF, IUI, and egg freezing. With a patient-centered approach and cutting-edge technology, we support individuals and couples on their journey to parenthood. Our Senior Embryologist will be a detail-oriented, team player, technically skilled and highly motivated individual, to carry out the mission of CNY Fertility. 

 

Required Duties and Responsibilities: Include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

1. Daily quality control, media preparation and dish preparation.
2. Microscope and pipettor use.
3. Use of other lab equipment to complete procedures: balance, pH meter, CO2 monitor, labeler etc.
4. Oocyte retrieval and denuding of oocytes.
5. Embryo and oocyte thawing/embryo and oocyte freezing.
6. Fertilization checks and embryo transfers.
7. Have a well-developed understanding of all aspects of running an Embryology lab including but not limited to: equipment maintenance and troubleshooting, QC/QA/QM/QI. 
8. ICSI and conventional fertilization techniques.
9. Schedule procedures, complete tasks and navigate patient charts.
10. Understanding of cryopreservation and storage specimens.
11. Assist in cleaning and stocking inventory for the laboratory.
12. Perform PGT and load samples. Ability to interpret PGT reports and call patients with results.
13. Communicate with patients across various platforms such as web correspondences and phone calls. 
14. Perform PESA/TESE sperm retrievals.
15. Supervise entire embryology staff, including overseeing PTO and scheduling of staff.
16. Participate in the alarm response team.