Embryologist

First Fertility; Thousand Oaks (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Fertility & Surgical Associates (FSAC) in Thousand Oaks, CA seeks a detailed Embryologist to join our lab team full-time. The role involves identifying oocytes, assessing embryos, assisting physicians during procedures, and handling cryopreservation with liquid nitrogen.

Training and growth opportunities exist within a state-of-the-art IVF lab. We require a Biological Sciences degree with ABB certification or higher, with strong hand-eye coordination and the ability to work under pressure in a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Biological Sciences with ABB certification or higher, or an advanced degree.
• Excellent attention to detail and fine motor skills.
• Ability to work well under pressure in a team-based setting.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Identify and move oocytes in follicular fluid using a dissecting microscope and assess embryos.
• Load embryos into a catheter and assist the physician during procedures.
• Perform zona ablation on oocytes and embryos with laser tech.
• Execute freezing/thawing of surplus oocytes/embryos and monitor LN2 storage.
• Label prep culture dishes with sterile technique for next-day procedures.
• Stock supplies, run quality checks, and maintain lab equipment.

Skills

Attention to detail

Hand-eye coordination

Team collaboration

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Biological Sciences with ABB certification

Master's degree in Biological Sciences

Ph.D. in Biological Sciences

Tools

Dissecting microscope

Inverted microscope

Medical grade laser

Liquid nitrogen handling

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: FSAC Thousand Oaks - Thousand Oaks, CA 91360

Salary Range: $150,000.00 - $190,000.00 Salary/year

At Fertility & Surgical Associates (FSAC), our mission is to blend state of the art technology with personalized and compassionate care to achieve the highest pregnancy rates possible. We strive to offer the most time and cost effective infertility treatments available in a friendly, intimate office and surgical setting, and we are deeply committed to earning our patients' trust and confidence every step of the way.

We are seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Embryologist to join our lab team at our Thousand Oaks, CA location on a full-time basis. This is a great opportunity to grow your career in reproductive medicine while making a meaningful difference in people's lives.

What You\'ll Do

• Identify and move oocytes in follicular fluid using a dissecting microscope, and conduct daily assessments of patient embryos using an inverted microscope.
• Load embryos into a catheter and assist the physician with handling and positioning as needed.
• Perform zona ablation on oocytes and embryos using medical grade laser technology.
• Execute freezing and thawing processes for surplus oocytes and embryos, and monitor liquid nitrogen storage.
• Label and prepare culture dishes with sterile technique for next day procedures.
• Stock supplies, perform quality control tests, and maintain lab equipment.

What We\'re Looking For

• Bachelor\'s degree in Biological Sciences with Technical Supervisor (ABB) certification, Master\'s degree in Biological Sciences, or 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.

Working Conditions

This position requires working primarily under microscopes in the IVF laboratory, following strict lab protocols and working with liquid nitrogen and other specialized equipment.

Schedule

This is a full-time position, Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., with rotating weekend and holiday coverage. Weekend coverage occurs approximately twice per month, with shifts generally beginning around 7:00 a.m. depending on procedure times.