Embryologist

First Fertility; Hoffman Estates (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401(k) retirement plan

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Health Savings Account (HSA) & FSA

Critical illness coverage

Short-term disability

Voluntary long-term disability

Voluntary life insurance

Complimentary life insurance policy

Job summary

InVia Fertility Specialists in Hoffman Estates, IL, seeks an Embryologist to join our IVF laboratory team. You will identify and retrieve oocytes, assess embryos, and support embryo transfer procedures with precision and sterile technique.

Qualified candidates hold a Biology degree with ABB certification, or higher degrees, and excel in attention to detail, hand-eye coordination, and teamwork under pressure, with proficiency in MS Office.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Biological Sciences with ABB Technical Supervisor certification or higher.
• Master's or Ph.D. in Biological Sciences are acceptable.
• Strong attention to detail and fine motor skills are essential.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Identify and retrieve oocytes from follicular fluid using a dissecting microscope and load embryos into a catheter to assist physicians during embryo transfer.
• Conduct daily embryo assessments with an inverted microscope and perform zona ablation on oocytes and embryos using medical-grade laser technology.
• Execute freezing and thawing protocols for surplus oocytes and embryos and prepare culture dishes with sterile technique for next-day procedures.
• Stock supplies, perform quality control testing, maintain lab equipment, and monitor liquid nitrogen storage.

Skills

Attention to detail

Hand-eye coordination

Teamwork under pressure

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor's in Biological Sciences

ABB Technical Supervisor certification

Master's in Biological Sciences

Ph.D. in Biological Sciences

Job description

Job Location: INVIA Hoffman Estates - Hoffman Estates, IL 60194

Salary Range: $70,000.00 - $100,000.00 Salary/year

About InVia Fertility Specialists

At InVia Fertility Specialists (InVia), we pride ourselves on providing state-of-the-art fertility care in a supportive, patient-centered environment. Our compassionate, highly trained staff understand the emotional and physical journey of fertility treatment, and we strive to ensure every patient feels comfortable, respected, and empowered. Our goal is to help each patient achieve a timely and successful pregnancy.

The Role

We are seeking an Embryologist to join our team at our Hoffman Estates, IL location. In this role, you'll be responsible for a variety of specialized tasks related to embryology and IVF laboratory procedures, working closely with patient samples and employing technical skill and precision to support the success of our fertility treatments.

What You’ll Do

• Identifying and retrieving oocytes from follicular fluid using a dissecting microscope, and loading embryos into a catheter to assist physicians during embryo transfer
• Conducting daily embryo assessments using an inverted microscope, and performing zona ablation on oocytes and embryos using medical-grade laser technology
• Executing freezing and thawing protocols for surplus oocytes and embryos, and preparing culture dishes with sterile technique for next-day procedures
• Stocking supplies, performing quality control testing, maintaining lab equipment, and monitoring liquid nitrogen storage

You'll work primarily under microscopes in our in vitro fertilization laboratory, following strict lab protocols and handling liquid nitrogen and other specialized equipment. Once trained and deemed competent, you'll work independently on specimen processing, testing, and result reporting.

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Biological Sciences with Technical Supervisor (ABB) certification, Master's degree in Biological Sciences, or a Ph.D. in Biological Sciences
• Strong attention to detail, excellent hand-eye coordination, and fine motor skills
• Ability to work effectively under pressure in a team-based environment
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications

Schedule

This is a full-time, 40 hour per week position, Monday through Friday during business hours, with rotating coverage for every other weekend and some holidays. This role is based at our Hoffman Estates, IL location.

Join Us

• Paid time off
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA) & Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Critical illness coverage
• Short-term disability
• Voluntary long-term disability
• Voluntary life insurance
• Complimentary life insurance policy for employees

Join a mission-driven, supportive, and collaborative clinical environment where you'll make a meaningful impact on patients and their families.