Embryologist

VCU Health; Stony Point (AR); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

VCU Health’s REI division embryology and andrology labs seeks a dedicated lab professional to operate high-quality andrology and ART laboratories. You will perform semen analyses, sperm washes, oocyte identification, insemination, ICSI, embryo culture and transfer.

You will ensure compliance with CLIA, CAP, FDA and SART, participate in QA/QC, assist with embryo biopsy for PGD/PGS, and help teach medical and graduate students in the lab; rotating weekends and some evenings are required.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years in andrology or embryology labs.
• Bachelor's degree in biology or related field.
• Rotating weekend coverage is required; some evenings.
• Experience in an academic medical center preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate high quality andrology and ART laboratories.
• Perform semen analyses and sperm washes.
• Assist with oocyte identification, insemination, ICSI, embryo culture and transfer.
• Assist with embryo biopsy for PGD/PGS and embryo transfer.
• Teach medical and graduate students in the lab about embryology and andrology.

Skills

Semen analysis

ICSI

Embryology

Andrology

QA/QC

Regulatory compliance

Education

B.S. in biology

Tools

Semen analyzer

Cryopreservation equipment

Job description

The mission of the REI division embryology and andrology labs is to assist with the diagnosis and treatment of our patients. The primary responsibility of this position is to operate high quality andrology and assisted reproductive technology (ART) laboratories. Included in this responsibility is ensuring compliance with applicable regulations including CLIA, CAP, FDA and SART; completing QA and QC activities, performing semen analyses and sperm washes; performing ART procedures including oocyte identification, oocyte insemination, intracytoplasmic sperm insemination, embryo culture and assisted hatching; assisting with embryo biopsy for PGD/PGS; and assisting with embryo transfer. Teaching occasional medical students and graduate students in the laboratory regarding embryology and andrology techniques is also expected.

• Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for Hire: N/A
• Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for continued employment: N/A
• Experience REQUIRED:
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience in andrology or embryology laboratories.
• Experience PREFERRED
• Experience in an academic medical center.
• Education/training REQUIRED:
• B.S. in biology or related field
• Education/training PREFERRED: N/A
• Independent action(s) required: Day to day work is performed with minimal guidance.
• Supervisory responsibilities (if applicable): N/A
• Additional position requirements:
• Rotating weekend coverage is required.
• Some evening work is required.
• Age Specific groups served: Adult
• Physical Requirements (includes use of assistance devices as appropriate):
• Physical Lifting 20-50 lbs.
• Activities: Prolonged standing, Prolonged sitting, Frequent bending, Walking (distance), Climbing (steps, ladder, other), Reaching (overhead, extensive, repetitive), Repetitive motion: keyboard, mouse
• Mental/Sensory: Strong recall, Reasoning, Problem solving, Hearing, Speak clearly, Write legibly, Reading, Logical thinking
• Emotional: Fast pace environment, Steady pace, Able to handle multiple priorities, Frequent and intense customer interactions, Able to adapt to frequent change

Compensation Range

$33.01 - $51.17

Actual salary offers will be based on several key factors to include relevant work experience, credentials, and qualifications.

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