Andrologist

Infertility Support Group; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Flexible spending account

Health Insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

Florida Institute for Reproductive Medicine in Jacksonville seeks a junior andrologist to join our team. You will label specimens, process sperm for inseminations and IVF, and perform semen analysis, antibody testing, and morphology readings.

You will also operate the blood analyzer for hormone testing, maintain cryopreservation inventory, and ensure QC/QA compliance while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a B.S. and M.S. in biology, chemistry or related field with 0-2 years of laboratory experience.
• Attention to detail, strong communication and organizational skills.
• Green card holder or citizenship is required.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Ensure proper labeling of all specimens.
• Process sperm for inseminations, IVF procedures, and cryopreservation.
• Perform manual semen analysis counts, direct antibody testing, and sperm morphology readings.
• Run chemistry blood analyzer for female hormone testing.
• Maintain cryopreservation inventory and liquid nitrogen tanks.
• Perform and document QC/QA and ensure compliance with laboratory safety regulations.
• Receive/ship cryopreserved gametes and embryos.
• Witness embryo freezing and biopsy.

Skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Communication

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor’s degree

MS in biology/chemistry or related field

Tools

Cryopreservation equipment

Liquid nitrogen tanks

Job description

The Florida Institute for Reproductive Medicine (FIRM) is the region’s largest infertility clinic, specializing in fertility services, including insemination (AI), in vitro fertilization (IVF), egg and sperm donor programs, and egg and sperm bank preservation, in Jacksonville, Daytona Beach, Tallahassee, FL, and both Thomasville and Valdosta, GA. We are seeking a junior andrologist to join our team.

Responsibilities include:

• Ensure proper labeling of all specimens
• Process sperm for inseminations, IVF procedures, and cryopreservation.
• Perform manual semen analysis counts, direct antibody testing, and sperm morphology readings.
• Run chemistry blood analyzer for female hormone testing.
• Maintain cryopreservation inventory and liquid nitrogen tanks.
• Perform and document QC/QA and ensure compliance with laboratory safety regulations
• Must be able to work independently as well as collaborate with multidisciplinary team
• Receive/ship cryopreserved gametes and embryos.
• Witness embryo freezing and biopsy.

Requirements:

An ideal candidate can work in a team, work independently, and is eager to learn and implement new techniques. To
be considered for this opportunity you must have:

• Minimum of a B.S. and M.S. in biology, chemistry or a related field with 0-2 years of laboratory experience.
• Attention to detail, strong communication and organizational skills are also required. Candidates should
  also be able to multitask and have a collaborative and proactive attitude.
• Green card holder or citizenship is required.

Full benefits and PTO offered, including:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Flexible spending account
• Health Insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Education

Bachelor’s (Preferred)

Experience:

• Clinical Laboratory Experience: 1 year (Preferred)
• Laboratory Experience: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

Medical Technologist (Preferred)

Location: