Embryologist

Job Description

Job Description

We are growing the lab team at the Northern Virginia location! CCRM Fertility, a global pioneer in fertility treatment, research, science, specializing in IVF, fertility testing, egg freezing, preimplantation genetic testing, third party reproduction and egg donation. As a member of CCRM Fertility’s diverse team of professionals, you will be a part of helping families grow and changing lives. We take pride in providing our employees with meaningful employment, a supportive culture, and a well-balanced personal & work life alignment. For more information, visit

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Department:  Embryology (IVF) Lab

Work Schedule:  Monday – Friday (7:00am – 3:30pm)

What We Offer Our Team Members:

• Generous Paid time-off (PTO) and paid holidays
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Health benefits eligible the first day of the month following your start date.
• 401(k) Plan with Company Match (first of the month following 2 months of service)
• Basic & Supplement Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Short-Term Disability
• Flexible spending including Dependent Care and Commuter benefits.
• Health Savings Account
• CCRM Paid Family Medical Leave (eligible after 1 year)
• Supplemental Options (Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Accident)
• Professional Development, Job Training, and Cross Training Opportunities 
• Bonus Potential

What You Will Do:   The Embryologist will be responsible for performing technical procedures in the IVF Laboratory under the direction of the IVF Laboratory Supervisor and Director. The Embryologist must demonstrate knowledge and skills related to the various procedures performed in the IVF Laboratory, collaborating with team to perform various embryology and andrology procedures. The Embryologist reports directly to the IVF Lab Supervisor or Director.

• Perform daily, weekly, and monthly and other periodic quality control for the laboratory.
• Follow appropriate blood borne pathogen handling and disposal procedures.
• Perform all aspects of media/medium preparation with sterile technique for each case and documents the lots used.
• Process semen for IVF procedures according to IVF lab protocol.
• Assist physician during egg retrievals and is able to locate and assess all oocytes retrieved in a timely manner. Able to trim oocytes without trauma or injury to the oocytes.
• Adhere to the IVF lab’s double signature and check system when performing procedures to ensure correct identity of eggs, sperm, and embryos.
• Document all patients’ results into the IVF Lab information system (LIS).
• Perform daily fertilization checks.
• Perform freezing and thawing of human embryos according to IVF lab protocol with a high survival rate.
• Perform oocyte inseminations according to IVF lab protocol.
• Able to denude oocytes for ICSI with minimal trauma.
• Perform Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection (ICSI) according to IVF lab procedures resulting in high fertilization rates.
• Assist physician with embryo transfer and ensures proper identification of the patient with a “time-out” before the transfer.
• Assist physician during PESA, MESA and TESE procedures by locating and processing sperm found according to IVF lab procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

What You Bring:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Biology, Chemistry, or Microbiology required.
• Medical technology licensure/certificate required if Embryologist completed a medical technology university-based program.
• 3+ years’ experience in laboratory or scientific research required.

What You Bring:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Biology, Chemistry, or Microbiology required.
• Medical technology licensure/certificate required if Embryologist completed a medical technology university-based program.
• 3+ years’ experience in laboratory or scientific research required.

Working Conditions:   The physical demands described here are representative of those which should be met, with or without reasonable accommodation (IAW ADA Guidelines), by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. This job operates in a professional office and clinical setting. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, including computer keyboards and mice; telephones; photocopiers; scanners; filing cabinets. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate with others. The employee is frequently required to sit; will occasionally stand and/or walk; use hands and fingers to grasp, pick, pinch, type; and reach with hands and arms. Employees should have the visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures, viewing a computer terminal, extensive reading, and operation of standard office machines and equipment. 

CCRM’s Compensation: The salary range represents the national average compensation for this position. The base salary offered will vary based on location, experience, skills, and knowledge. The pay range does not reflect the total compensation package. Our rewards may include an annual bonus, flexible work arrangements, and many other region-specific benefits.

Pre-Employment Requirements: All offers of employment are conditional upon the successful completion of the CCRM Fertility onboarding process, including verification of eligibility and authorization to work in the United States. This employer participates in the E-Verify Program in order to verify the identity and work authorization of all newly hired employees.

Equal Employment/Anti-Discrimination : We are an equal-opportunity employer. In all aspects of employment, including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, the choice will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.