Junior Embryologist

Zhang Medical/ New Hope Fertility Center; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental Insurance

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

8-hour shift

Weekend availability

Job summary

New Hope Fertility Center is seeking an Embryology Lab Technician to support IVF treatments and embryo handling. You will collect gametes, prepare environments, and assist with cryopreservation and embryo culture. Strong attention to detail and teamwork are essential for success.

The role requires 1–3 years in a clinical lab and a Bachelor’s degree in biological sciences or medical technology. On-call weekends are part of the responsibilities and the team values compassionate patient care.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in a biological science, Medical Technology, or related field.
• Experience: 1–3 years in a clinical lab setting with basic and advanced embryology techniques.

Responsibilities

• Collect eggs and sperm for processing.
• Perform manipulation and testing of gametes.
• Prepare gametes and environment for IVF and fertilization.
• Apply assisted reproductive technologies to aid infertility.
• Preserve gametes and embryos; perform cryopreservation.
• Monitor embryo development across stages.
• Select embryos for transfer and implantation.
• Monitor and maintain Cryobanks.
• Maintain patient care records with confidentiality.

Skills

Lab skills

Embryology

Communication

Teamwork

Adaptability

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Biological Science or Medical Technology

Job description

Who We Are

Our practice combines a commitment to gentle, low-dose methods of assisted fertility, with cutting-edge fertility technology and customized care. In this way, we offer pregnancy success rates comparable to Conventional IVF treatment, but without the trauma and stress of high-dose hormone therapy. New Hope Fertility Center provides the full range of IVF services, including fertility diagnosis, PGD genetic testing, IVF treatments, embryo banking, donor and surrogate services and egg freezing, as well as reproductive repair surgeries and treatments for both male and female infertility.

What You'll Do

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities toperform essential functions.

• Collects eggs and sperm (gametes from patients for processing).
• Performs manipulation and testing of suitability of each gamete.
• Prepares gametes and the environment for the in vitro fertilization (IVF) and facilitation of fertilization.
• Uses assisted reproductive technologies to help with infertility.
• Preserves gametes and embryos for future use; embryo culture and cryopreservation.
• Monitors embryo development through different stages.
• Selects embryos for transfer to recipient women, research, or other intended use and the implantation of embryos into reproductive organs.
• Monitors and maintains Cryobanks.
• Maintains an understanding of human reproductive biology, infertility, and assisted reproductive technology.
• Cares and maintains equipment.
• Maintain and record patient care.
• Maintains confidentiality of all patient information according to federal and state guidelines and regulations.
• Be part of the on-call for weekends and emergency calls for lab.
• Knowledge of and compliance with quality control, ethical issues, and regulations surrounding gamete and embryo handling.

What You Bring

• Extensive knowledge of laboratory skills
• Ability to adapt to new technologies and techniques
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent work ethic and ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to work well in a fast-paced environment while maintaining composure and an individualized, compassionate approach to patient care
• Meticulous organizational skills and attention to detail.

Other Duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Required Education:

Bachelor's Degree in a biological science, Medical Technology, or related field of science. Experience: 1-3 years experience in a clinical laboratory setting performing basic and advanced embryology techniques.

What We Offer

Salary: $55,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental Insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

• 8-hour shift
• Weekend availability

• Bachelor's (Preferred)
• embryology: 1 year (Preferred)

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