Senior Embryologist (Full Time)

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Senior Embryologist
Full Time P3- Career Chicago, IL, US

Come join 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. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday (8:00am - 4:30pm)

Generous Paid time-off (PTO) and paid holidays

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Basic & Supplemental 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)

Professional Development, Job Training, and Cross Training Opportunities

Bonus Potential

The Senior Embryologist will be responsible for performing all procedures in the IVF Laboratory under the direction of the IVF Laboratory Supervisor. The Senior Embryologist must demonstrate knowledge and skills related to the various procedures performed in the IVF Laboratory. The Senior Embryologist reports directly to the IVF Lab Supervisor.

Perform daily, weekly, and periodic function checks and maintenance on equipment and troubleshoot equipment problems and make appropriate decisions for repair, with guidance.

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.

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 freezing and thawing of human embryos according to IVF lab protocol with a high survival rate.

Perform oocyte inseminations according to IVF lab protocol.

Perform Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection (ICSI) according to IVF lab procedures resulting in high fertilization rates.

Assist physician during PESA, MESA and TESE procedures by locating and processing sperm found according to IVF lab procedures.

Bachelor’s Degree in Biology, Chemistry, or Microbiology required.

Medical technology licensure/certificate required if Embryologist completed a medical technology university-based program.

5+ years’ experience in laboratory or scientific research required (Med laboratory preferred).

Computer and database experience preferred.

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; 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.

Our rewards may include an annual bonus, flexible work arrangements, and many other region-specific benefits.

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.

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