Embryologist

University Of Michigan; Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join an innovative healthcare institution dedicated to improving patient outcomes and advancing medical science. As an embryologist, you will play a vital role in the ART lab, performing intricate procedures and collaborating with a skilled team to enhance reproductive health. This position offers the chance to work in a dynamic environment where your contributions directly impact patient care and scientific advancement. With a commitment to excellence and a supportive work culture, this is an opportunity to grow your career while making a meaningful difference in the lives of others. Embrace the chance to be part of a world-class team and help shape the future of healthcare.

Benefits

Excellent medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Retirement savings match

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in biological sciences required.
• Experience with human gametes and embryos is essential.

Responsibilities

• Perform IVF lab procedures including oocyte retrieval and embryo transfer.
• Participate in quality management and ensure adherence to lab SOP.

Skills

Attention to detail

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work independently

Good documentation practice

Great hand and eye coordination

Ability to learn quickly

Education

Bachelor's degree in biological or related sciences

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel)

Job description

Michigan Medicine improves the health of patients, populations and communities through excellence in education, patient care, community service, research and technology development, and through leadership activities in Michigan, nationally and internationally. Our mission is guided by our Strategic Principles and has three critical components; patient care, education and research that together enhance our contribution to society.

Why Join Michigan Medicine?

Michigan Medicine is one of the largest health care complexes in the world and has been the site of many groundbreaking medical and technological advancements since the opening of the U-M Medical School in 1850. Michigan Medicine is comprised of over 30,000 employees and our vision is to attract, inspire, and develop outstanding people in medicine, sciences, and healthcare to become one of the world’s most distinguished academic health systems. In some way, great or small, every person here helps to advance this world-class institution. Work at Michigan Medicine and become a victor for the greater good.

What Benefits can you Look Forward to?

• Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage effective on your very first day
• 2:1 Match on retirement savings

Responsibilities*

• This individual will join a team of anthologists, embryologists, and fertility healthcare providers with a longstanding record of successful teamwork and program building.
• The embryologist will be responsible for daily operations of the embryology portion of the ART (Assisted Reproductive Technologies) lab, including performing all aspects of human IVF lab procedures.
• The embryologist will cover reproductive hormone testing, andrology testing and therapeutic procedures as need-based (training will be provided).
• Responsibilities will include:
  • Participation in a robust QM/QC/QA/QI laboratory program;
  • All embryology lab procedures, such as oocyte retrieval, ICSI, vitrification, thaw, and embryo transfer;
  • Endocrine testing, andrology diagnostic and therapeutic technologies.
• The embryologist is expected to adhere to lab SOP (Standard Operating Procedures), apply high reliability principles and work with clinic staff to improve patient quality of care, safety, and clinic workflows.
• This position reports directly to the Lab Manager/Laboratory Director.

Required Qualifications*

• The successful candidate will have at least a bachelor's degree in biological or related sciences.
• The candidate must have proven knowledge in the reproductive field and experience with working with human gametes and embryos, and be fully competent in human oocyte retrieval, embryo vitrification and thawing, regular insemination and intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) fertilization checks, and all aspects of embryo grading.
• The candidate will also need to strictly follow the laboratory's policy and procedure.
• Attention to detail, great hand and eye coordination skills, ability to learn quickly, good documentation practice, excellent communication skills and ability to work independently as well as part of the team are essential.
• Participation in quality data management is expected.
• Familiarity with computer programs in Microsoft Office is required, including Word and Excel.
• Must be eligible to work in the US (United States); visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Desired Qualifications*

Four years direct experience in the clinical embryology laboratory. Competence in all aspects of embryology procedures, including intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI), embryo biopsy and oocyte vitrification and thawing.

Work Schedule

This position entails some weekend and holiday work on a rotation basis with other colleagues.