Embryologist - Per Diem

C340 UMass Memorial Medical Group, Inc.; New London (CT); On-site; USD 55,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

UMass Memorial Health is seeking an Embryologist to perform IVF and fertility analyses, counsel patients, and ensure smooth IVF lab operations. You will train staff and collaborate with the Lab Director to maintain quality patient care.

The role requires at least 3 years in IVF procedures, proficiency in ICSI, AH, vitrification, and related processes, plus strong documentation and regulatory knowledge.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a relevant science field from an accredited institution.
• Master’s degree preferred; certification as Technical Supervisor valued.
• Experience with IVF lab procedures and regulatory knowledge required.

Responsibilities

• Counsel patients on fertility and ART options and outcomes.
• Perform IVF lab procedures and related ART techniques.
• Oversee daily IVF lab operations under direction of Lab Director.
• Maintain quality control, QA documentation, and training.

Skills

IVF procedures

ICSI

AH

vitrification

embryology

data entry

team player

communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

Technical Supervisor

Job description

Exemption Status: Non-Exempt Hiring Range: $39.96 - $71.92 Please note that the final offer may vary within this range based on a candidate's experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity considerations.

Schedule Details: Monday through Friday, Weekends (Saturday and Sunday) Scheduled Hours: Varies Shift: 1 - Day Shift, 8 Hours (United States of America) Hours: 0 Cost Center: 34000 - 3411 IVF

This position may have a signing bonus available a member of the Recruitment Team will confirm eligibility during the interview process.

Position Summary

Perform various embryological medical procedures, including IVF and fertility analysis.

Major Responsibilities

• Counsel and advise patients on fertility and ART (Assisted Reproductive Technology) procedures.
• Treat infertility issues using ART.
• Oversee day-to-day technical and administrative aspects of IVF lab operation under the direction of IVF Laboratory Director.
• Technical benchwork, quality control and quality assurance activities and paperwork.
• Train newly hired embryologists.
• Work closely with the lab director and medical director to assure quality patient care and compliance with regulatory and accrediting agencies.
• Resolve technical problems including equipment troubleshooting following manufacturer's instructions and/or in accordance with policies and procedures approved by the laboratory director.
• Review, revise, and write IVF laboratory protocols.

Position Qualifications

• License/Certification/Education: Required: Bachelor's degree in chemical, physical, biological, medical technology, clinical or reproductive laboratory science from an accredited institution.
• License/Certification/Education: Preferred: Master's degree in chemical, physical, biological, medical technology, clinical or reproductive laboratory science from an accredited institution.
• Certification as Technical Supervisor (American Board of Bioanalysis).
• Experience/Skills: Required: Experience of at least 3 years in all IVF procedures including ICSI, AH, vitrification, blastocyst biopsy and other related procedures. Be proficient in all IVF procedures including intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI), Assisted hatching (AH), embryo/blastocyst vitrification, blastocyst biopsy, biopsied cell processing for PGT, oocyte vitrification and warming.
• Knowledge to conduct CAP, FDA and CLIA inspections.
• Excellent communication, both verbal and written.
• Basic computer skills necessary for data entry, making data summary tables/spreadsheets and operating electronic medical record. Must be detail oriented and a team player.
• Preferred: Unless certification, licensure or registration is required, an equivalent combination of education and experience which provides proficiency in the areas of responsibility listed in this description may be substituted for the above requirements.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

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