Embryologist

Ccrm-Fertility; Town of Vienna (WI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO and holidays

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Health benefits eligible the first day

401(k) Plan with Company Match

Basic & Supplement Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Short-Term Disability

Flexible spending (Dependent Care and

Commuter benefits

Health Savings Account

CCRM Paid Family Medical Leave

Supplemental Options (Critical Illness

Professional Development, Job Training

Cross Training Opportunities

Bonus Potential

Job summary

CCRM Fertility is expanding its Northern Virginia IVF lab team. We seek an Embryologist to perform laboratory procedures under supervision, ensuring precise handling of eggs, embryos, and sperm.

The role involves quality control, sterile technique, and active collaboration with the IVF team. The ideal candidate has a biology/chemistry/microbiology degree, a medical technology license if applicable, and 3+ years of lab or research experience, with a commitment to high-fidelity IVF work and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Biology, Chemistry, or Microbiology required.
• Medical technology licensure/certificate required if Embryologist completed a medical technology university-based program.
• 3+ years’ experience in laboratory or scientific research required.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily, weekly, and monthly quality control for the laboratory.
• Follow blood borne pathogen handling and disposal procedures.
• Prepare media/medium with sterile technique for each case and document lots used.
• Process semen for IVF procedures according to lab protocol.
• Assist physician during egg retrievals and locate/assess all retrieved oocytes.
• Adhere to double-signature and check system to ensure correct identity of eggs, sperm, and embryos.
• Document all patient results in the LIS.
• Perform daily fertilization checks; freeze/thaw embryos per protocol.
• Perform ICSI with high fertilization rates.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Biology, Chemistry, or Microbiology

Medical technology licensure/certificate

Job description

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Embryologist

Full Time P2- Developing Vienna, VA, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 3388

Salary Range: $80,000.00 To $95,000.00 Annually

We are growing the lab team at the Northern Virginia location! CCRM Fertility, a global pioneer in fertility treatment, research, science, specializing in IVF, fertility testing, egg freezing, preimplantation genetic testing, third party reproduction and egg donation. As a member of CCRM Fertility’s diverse team of professionals, you will be a part of helping families grow and changing lives. We take pride in providing our employees with meaningful employment, a supportive culture, and a well-balanced personal & work life alignment. For more information, visit www.ccrmivf.com

Location Address:

Work Schedule:Monday – Friday (7:00am – 3:30pm)

What We Offer Our Team Members:

• Generous Paid time-off (PTO) and paid holidays
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Health benefits eligible the first day of the month following your start date.
• 401(k) Plan with Company Match (first of the month following 2 months of service)
• Basic & Supplement Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Short-Term Disability
• Flexible spending including Dependent Care and Commuter benefits.
• Health Savings Account
• CCRM Paid Family Medical Leave (eligible after 1 year)
• Supplemental Options (Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Accident)
• Professional Development, Job Training, and Cross Training Opportunities
• Bonus Potential

What You Will Do:

The Embryologist will be responsible for performing technical procedures in the IVF Laboratory under the direction of the IVF Laboratory Supervisor and Director. The Embryologist must demonstrate knowledge and skills related to the various procedures performed in the IVF Laboratory, collaborating with team to perform various embryology and andrology procedures. The Embryologist reports directly to the IVF Lab Supervisor or Director.

• Perform daily, weekly, and monthly and other periodic quality control for the laboratory.
• Follow appropriate blood borne pathogen handling and disposal procedures.
• Perform all aspects of media/medium preparation with sterile technique for each case and documents the lots used.
• Process semen for IVF procedures according to IVF lab protocol.
• Assist physician during egg retrievals and is able to locate and assess all oocytes retrieved in a timely manner. Able to trim oocytes without trauma or injury to the oocytes.
• Adhere to the IVF lab’s double signature and check system when performing procedures to ensure correct identity of eggs, sperm, and embryos.
• Document all patients’ results into the IVF Lab information system (LIS).
• Perform daily fertilization checks.
• Perform freezing and thawing of human embryos according to IVF lab protocol with a high survival rate.
• Perform oocyte inseminations according to IVF lab protocol.
• Able to denude oocytes for ICSI with minimal trauma.
• Perform Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection (ICSI) according to IVF lab procedures resulting in high fertilization rates.
• Assist physician with embryo transfer and ensures proper identification of the patient with a “time-out” before the transfer.
• Assist physician during PESA, MESA and TESE procedures by locating and processing sperm found according to IVF lab procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

What You Bring:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Biology, Chemistry, or Microbiology required.
• Medical technology licensure/certificate required if Embryologist completed a medical technology university-based program.
• 3+ years’ experience in laboratory or scientific research required.

What You Bring:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Biology, Chemistry, or Microbiology required.
• Medical technology licensure/certificate required if Embryologist completed a medical technology university-based program.
• 3+ years’ experience in laboratory or scientific research required.

Working Conditions:

The physical demands described here are representative of those which should be met, with or without reasonable accommodation (IAW ADA Guidelines), by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. This job operates in a professional office and clinical setting. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, including computer keyboards and mice; telephones; photocopiers; scanners; filing cabinets. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate with others. The employee is frequently required to sit; will occasionally stand and/or walk; use hands and fingers to grasp, pick, pinch, type; and reach with hands and arms. Employees should have the visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures, viewing a computer terminal, extensive reading, and operation of standard office machines and equipment.

CCRM’s Compensation:

The salary range represents the national average compensation for this position. The base salary offered will vary based on location, experience, skills, and knowledge. The pay range does not reflect the total compensation package. Our rewards may include an annual bonus, flexible work arrangements, and many other region‑specific benefits.

Pre-Employment Requirements:

All offers of employment are conditional upon the successful completion of the CCRM Fertility onboarding process, including verification of eligibility and authorization to work in the United States. This employer participates in the E-Verify Program in order to verify the identity and work authorization of all newly hired employees.

Equal Employment/Anti-Discrimination :

We are an equal-opportunity employer. In all aspects of employment, including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, the choice will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.