Embryologist

Baylor College of Medicine; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 79,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, TX, is seeking an Embryologist to perform standard ART laboratory procedures including IVF, ICSI, and PGT, with a focus on embryo culture and quality control.

The role requires two years of relevant experience; a Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, biology, or related field is preferred, along with three years’ IVF experience. The position is based at the Texas Medical Center and involves rotating weekends and holidays.

Qualifications

• Two years of relevant experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, biology, or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs all embryology laboratory procedures.
• Demonstrates competency in embryology and andrology procedures for IVF and IUI.
• Identifies and collects oocytes for insemination (ICSI and Conventional IVF).
• Analyses and prepares specimens for insemination or ICSI, including oocyte denudation.
• Prepares culture media and dishes for all IVF procedures.
• Assesses fertilization and embryo quality post insemination.
• Performs daily embryo and blastocyst grading and handling.
• Performs cryopreservation and thawing of embryos and oocytes.
• Maintains laboratory documentation and ensures HIPAA compliance.
• Imports IVF cycle information into EMR and records charges in EPIC.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, biology, or related field

Job description

Location: Texas Medical Center, Houston, TX

Salary Range: $79,092 to $100,000

FLSA Status: Exempt

Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Summary

The Embryologist performs all standard laboratory procedures for Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART), including In Vitro Fertilization (IVF), Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection (ICSI), and Preimplantation Genetic Testing. The andrology component includes semen analysis and sperm preparation for intrauterine insemination (IUI) and IVF.

This position will work rotating weekends and holidays.

Job Duties

• Performs all embryology laboratory procedures.
• Demonstrates sufficient competency in embryology and andrology procedures needed for in‑vitro fertilization and IUI.
• Identifies and collects oocytes for insemination (ICSI and Conventional IVF).
• Analyzes and prepares specimens for insemination or for Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection (ICSI). This includes oocyte denudation and the assessment of oocyte maturity.
• Cultures media and dish preparation for all IVF procedures.
• Assesses fertilization and zygote quality following insemination.
• Performs daily embryo and blastocyst grading and handling of embryos.
• Performs cryopreservation and thawing of embryos at varying stages of development.
• Performs cryopreservation and thawing of oocytes.
• Ensures IVF laboratory quality assurance and control.
• Performs maintenance of laboratory documentation.
• Complies with HIPAA privacy regulations.
• Performs clerical tasks diligently and follow established protocols and laboratory guidelines.
• Imports IVF cycle information into our clinic EMR, Ideas, and entering charges into EPIC for the IVF Lab.
• Maintains detailed and accurate patient logs and laboratory reports.
• Communicates detailed information to patients, staff, and physicians.
• Performs other duties related to ART as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Two years of relevant experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, biology, or related field.
• Three years of experience in human in vitro fertilization procedures.

Work Authorization Requirement:

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application and throughout the duration of employment.

Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer.

Baylor College of Medicine fosters diversity among its students, trainees, faculty, and staff as a prerequisite to accomplishing our institutional mission and setting standards for excellence in training healthcare providers and biomedical scientists, promoting scientific innovation, and providing patient‑centered care. Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer.