Embryologist

Duke Careers; Morrisville (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Duke Fertility Center in Morrisville, NC is seeking an Embryologist to coordinate and participate in a range of complex Assisted Reproduction duties, including semen testing, oocyte handling, embryo culture, and cryopreservation, in compliance with lab guidelines.

The role emphasizes developing testing methods, maintaining equipment, and mentoring lab staff, with a schedule of day shifts and a commitment to equal opportunity employment.

Qualifications

• Two years of clinical/research experience in a reproductive lab and/or andrology lab.
• Bachelor's Degree in Biology, Zoology, Biochemistry or related field.
• Master's in related field preferred.
• RI Witness experience preferred.
• Babysentry experience preferred.
• Certification as Technical Supervisor in Andrology and Embryology preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and participate in complex Assisted Reproduction duties including semen testing and processing, oocyte retrievals and insemination, embryo culture and cryopreservation.
• Perform advanced Reproductive Biology procedures.
• Monitor quality control and maintain laboratory equipment; prepare reports for the director.
• Develop and implement testing methods and standardize lab solutions and reagents.
• Provide guidance to technicians, fellows, residents, students and other personnel.

Skills

Reproductive lab experience

Laboratory guidance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Biology/related field

Master's degree preferred

Tools

None specified

Job description

JOB LOCATION:

Duke Fertility Center – 5601 Arringdon Park Dr, Morrsiville, NC

JOB SUMMARY:

We are seeking an Embryologist at Duke Fertility Center located in Morrisville, NC to coordinate and participate in a variety of complex duties in Assisted Reproduction including facilitating the resolution of andrology and embryology laboratory issues, inventory management, and performance of all laboratory procedures according to the established laboratory and accreditation guidelines.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Coordinate and participate in a variety of complex duties involved in Assisted Reproduction to include, but not limited to performing semen testing, semen processing for insemination, oocyte retrievals, oocyte insemination, embryo culture, trophectoderm biopsy, embryo intra-uterine transfer and cryopreservation of gametes and embryos. Perform fertilization assessment and maintain cultures under controlled conditions.
• Perform advance Reproductive Biology procedures.
• Monitor quality control testing to ensure reliability of testing procedures; monitor functioning and routine maintenance of laboratory equipment; prepare applicable records summarizing results and efforts to the laboratory director.
• Assist in the development and implementation of testing methods, techniques and procedures for laboratory application; set up and evaluate laboratory equipment and make recommendations accordingly; standardize laboratory solutions and develop reagents used in diagnostic work.
• Prepare reports and analyses setting forth progress, adverse trends and appropriate recommendations or conclusions. Serve as a liaison between the laboratory and physicians and related clinic personnel.
• Provide technical guidance and instruction to technicians, REI fellows, OB/GYN residents, students and other interested personnel in laboratory techniques.
• Maintain inventory of materials, supplies and equipment; reorder as required. Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.
• The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this classification. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required of personnel so classified.

JOB ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:

• Two years of clinical/research experience in a reproductive lab and/or andrology lab
• Bachelor's Degree in Biology, Zoology, Biochemistry or other related scientific field
• Masters in related field preferred
• RI Witness experience preferred
• Babysentry experience preferred
• Certification as Technical Supervisor in Andrology and Embryology by the American Board of Bioanalysis is preferred

JOB HOURS:

The schedule for this position is day shifts.

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