Embryologist

The Fertility Partners; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A fertility clinic in Vancouver seeks an experienced Embryologist to support clinical processes in their laboratory. Responsibilities include laboratory testing, embryo culture, and training junior staff. Candidates must hold a relevant Bachelor's degree, possess Canadian Fertility & Andrology Society certification, and have at least 3 years of lab experience. Excellent organizational skills and effective communication are essential for engaging with patients and healthcare professionals in a compassionate manner.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years’ laboratory experience.
• At least 2 years’ experience as an Embryologist-in-Training or Junior Embryologist.
• Fluency in English required.

Responsibilities

• Support clinical embryology in the field of fertility.
• Conduct laboratory testing and sample accession.
• Prepare media and perform embryo culture and transfer.
• Train junior embryologists.

Skills

Independent and confident with excellent problem-solving skills

Organizational and prioritization skills

Effective communication with healthcare professionals

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Ability to discuss intimate medical topics professionally

Ability to lift and carry supplies up to 50 lbs

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Microbiology, or Biological Sciences

Canadian Fertility & Andrology Society certification

Job description

Work Schedule: 4-day on, 4 -day off rotation; 37.5 hours per week.

Overview

Supporting the Vision, Values, Purpose, and Commitment of Olive Fertility Centre:

Supporting the Embryology area of the Laboratory, and reporting to the Laboratory Director, this position is pivotal to the organization. This role focuses on clinical embryology in the field of fertility.

Key Areas of Involvement Include

• Laboratory Testing
• Sample Accession, Identification and Labeling
• Patient Identification/Record Keeping, progress notes
• Media Preparation & QC
• Sperm Shuttle
• Grading Embryos
• Embryo Culture/Extended Culture
• Embryoscope
• Laser Assisted Hatching
• Embryo Transfer
• Embryo Vitrification/Warming
• Oocyte Vitrification & Thaw
• Trophectoderm Biopsy/Processing of cells for PCR
• Transfer, Shipping and Receiving of Frozen Embryos and Eggs
• Discard of Abnormal/Unwanted Frozen Embryos
• Training Junior Embryologists
• Equipment Maintenance and Calibration, including gas system and Tri-Gas Blender

Qualifications

Education, Training and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Microbiology, or Biological Sciences from an accredited university.
• At least 3 years’ laboratory experience.
• At least 2 years’ experience as an Embryologist-in-Training or Junior Embryologist.
• Canadian Fertility & Andrology Society certification.

Skills and Abilities

• Independent and confident with excellent problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated ability to organize and prioritize work in an environment subject to changing deadlines, stress, and focus in a busy environment.
• Ability to discuss intimate medical topics in a professional, compassionate manner.
• Professional, friendly demeanour that can effectively defuse difficult situations and put patients at ease.
• Ability to communicate effectively with a variety of healthcare professionals.
• Proven ability creating effective tracking systems.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Ability to lift and carry supplies up to 50 lbs.
• Calm, pleasant demeanour with strong telephone skills: pleasant tone and receptive voice.
• Ability to speak and write fluently in English.