Embryology Supervisor

Cny Fertility Center; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 122,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

CNY Fertility in Norfolk, VA seeks an Embryology Supervisor to lead the embryology team and oversee daily lab operations. You will supervise staff, perform quality control, and manage oocyte/embryo handling from retrieval to freezing.

This role requires weekend and holiday rotation and strong technical expertise in IVF procedures. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in a related lab science and 5+ years in embryology with supervisory experience, along with solid communication skills for

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a chemical, biological, clinical, medical or reproductive laboratory science or medical technology from an accredited institution required. Minimum 5 years of experience in Embryology lab and 1 year of supervisory experience required.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operate and maintain instructions; write routine reports and speak before groups.
• Must be able to lift 25 lbs and multitask in fast paced environments.

Responsibilities

• Daily quality control, media preparation and dish preparation
• Microscope and pipettor use
• Use of lab equipment such as balance, pH meter, CO2 monitor, labeler
• Oocyte retrieval and denuding of oocytes
• Embryo and oocyte thawing/freezing
• Fertilization checks and embryo transfers
• ICSI and conventional fertilization techniques
• Schedule procedures, complete tasks, navigate patient charts
• Understand cryopreservation and storage of specimens
• Supervise the embryology staff and scheduling
• Respond to alarms as part of the lab's alarm response team

Skills

Excellent oral and written

Must be able to lift 25lbs

Adequate vision

Multitask in fast paced environments

Education

Bachelor's degree in chemical, biological, clinical, medical or reproductive laboratory science

Job description

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Embryology Supervisor

Full Time Norfolk, VA, US

30+ days ago Requisition ID: 1549

Salary Range: $122,000.00 To $140,000.00 Annually

Job Title: Embryology Supervisor

Reports to: Lab Director

FLSA Status: Exempt

Summary: CNY Fertility is a renowned fertility center offering advanced treatments like IVF, IUI, and egg freezing. With a patient-centered approach and cutting-edge technology, we support individuals and couples on their journey to parenthood. As an Embryology Supervisor you will be proficient in all areas of the laboratory as well as lead a team of embryologists. This position requires a weekend and holiday rotation.

Required Duties and Responsibilities: Include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Daily quality control, media preparation and dish preparation

Microscope and pipettor use

Use of other lab equipment to complete procedures: balance, pH meter, CO 2 monitor, labeler, etc.

Oocyte retrieval and denuding of oocytes

Embryo and oocyte thawing/embryo and oocyte freezing

Fertilization checks and embryo transfers

ICSI and conventional fertilization techniques

Understand and be able to use eIVF for data entry

Schedule procedures, complete tasks, and navigate patient charts

Understand cryopreservation and storage of specimens

Beginning patient communication and patient identification

Assist in cleaning and stocking the laboratory

Perform PGT and loading of samples and able to interpret a PGT report and call patient results

Perform PESA/TESE sperm retrievals and search

Supervise the entire embryology staff, including overseeing PTO and scheduling staff

Participate in the alarm response team, be able and willing to troubleshoot and respond to alarms

This position may also be responsible for performing other duties as assigned, consistent with the role and operations needs of the organization

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education/Experience:

Bachelors degree in a chemical, biological, clinical, medical or reproductive laboratory science or medical technology from an accredited institution required. Minimum 5 years of experience in Embryology lab and 1 year of supervisory experience required.

Language Ability:

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

Math Ability:

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

Reasoning Ability:

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Knowledge, Skills and Other Abilities:

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Must be able to lift 25lbs.
• Adequate vision or corrective lenes for sample identification.
• Ability to multitask in fast paced environments.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

This position requires weekend and holiday rotation.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit.