Embryologist

At Fertility & Surgical Associates (FSAC), our mission is to blend state of the art technology with personalized and compassionate care to achieve the highest pregnancy rates possible. We strive to offer the most time and cost effective infertility treatments available in a friendly, intimate office and surgical setting, and we are deeply committed to earning our patients' trust and confidence every step of the way.We are seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Embryologist to join our lab team at our Thousand Oaks, CA location on a full-time basis. This is a great opportunity to grow your career in reproductive medicine while making a meaningful difference in people's lives.What You'll DoIdentify and move oocytes in follicular fluid using a dissecting microscope, and conduct daily assessments of patient embryos using an inverted microscope.Load embryos into a catheter and assist the physician with handling and positioning as needed.Perform zona ablation on oocytes and embryos using medical grade laser technology.Execute freezing and thawing processes for surplus oocytes and embryos, and monitor liquid nitrogen storage.Label and prepare culture dishes with sterile technique for next day procedures.Stock supplies, perform quality control tests, and maintain lab equipment.What We're Looking ForBachelor's degree in Biological Sciences with Technical Supervisor (ABB) certification, Master's degree in Biological Sciences, or Ph.D. in Biological Sciences.Strong attention to detail, excellent hand-eye coordination, and fine motor skills.Ability to work effectively under pressure in a team based environment.Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.Working ConditionsThis position requires working primarily under microscopes in the IVF laboratory, following strict lab protocols and working with liquid nitrogen and other specialized equipment.ScheduleThis is a full-time position, Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., with rotating weekend and holiday coverage. Weekend coverage occurs approximately twice per month, with shifts generally beginning around 7:00 a.m. depending on procedure times. #J-18808-Ljbffr