Andrology Lab Specialist - Fertility Care & Impact

IVF Florida; Florida; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) with company match

Tuition assistance

Job summary

US Fertility is hiring an Andrologist to join IVF Florida in Margate, FL. The role involves performing semen analyses, chemiluminescent immunoassays, and maintaining quality control within a busy fertility laboratory.

The candidate should have a Bachelor's in lab science, 1+ year of lab experience (fertility preferred), strong interpersonal and communication skills, and the ability to work weekends when patients are in stimulation cycles.

Qualifications

• Must currently reside in Florida.
• Bachelor's degree in lab science.
• Minimum 1 year of laboratory experience; reproductive/fertility experience preferred.
• Proficient in all andrology and endocrinology procedures, with the ability to work independently.
• Knowledge of processing, reporting, compliance, QC and calibrations for andrology and endocrinology.
• Strong laboratory skills, detail orientation, and compliance with documentation skills.
• Must have a high level of interpersonal skills to handle sensitive and confidential situations; position continually requires demonstrated poise, tact, and diplomacy.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build and maintain effective working relationships.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Computer proficiency required.
• Self-starter that adapts well to change in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Demonstrated expertise in continuous quality improvement, customer service, and team building.
• Strong customer service and results orientation; highly responsive to requests.
• Excellent multi-tasking abilities.
• Flexibility and willingness to learn at all times.

Responsibilities

• Follow the laboratory’s procedures for specimen handling and processing, and report and maintain records of patient test results.
• Perform chemiluminescent immunoassays on serum samples using automated equipment.
• Perform semen analyses including sperm count, motility, morphology and viability.
• Maintain appropriate laboratory supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level and anticipate needed supplies.
• Regularly replace and maintain all medical supplies.
• Maintain records that demonstrate PT samples are tested in the same manner as patient specimens.
• Adhere to the laboratory’s quality control policies; document all quality control activities, instrument, and procedural calibrations and maintenance performed.
• Follow the laboratory’s established policies and procedures whenever test systems are not within the laboratory’s established acceptable levels of performance.
• Be capable of identifying problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results; must correct the problems and/or immediately notify the supervisor.
• Study and review laboratory operating manuals and become familiar with quality assurance, safety procedures, and operating guidelines for performing laboratory services.
• Study and review OSHA requirements for safe laboratory operation; wear PPE; maintain a safe environment.
• Participate in laboratory operations as directed.
• Attend laboratory meetings as requested.
• Participate in proficiency testing programs.
• Attend skill enhancement programs as directed by supervisor.
• Work weekends as needed when patients are in stimulation cycles.
• Perform other duties as assigned/required

Skills

Sperm analysis

Chemiluminescent immunoassays

Endocrinology procedures

Quality control

Documentation skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in lab science

Tools

Laboratory equipment handling

Job description

US Fertility is hiring an Andrologist to join IVF Florida in Margate, FL. The role involves performing semen analyses, chemiluminescent immunoassays, and maintaining quality control within a busy fertility laboratory.

The candidate should have a Bachelor's in lab science, 1+ year of lab experience (fertility preferred), strong interpersonal and communication skills, and the ability to work weekends when patients are in stimulation cycles.