Laboratory Assistant

Ivfminnesota; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Center for Reproductive Medicine, located in Minneapolis, is seeking two part-time Laboratory Assistants to support the Andrology and Embryology teams. After training you will rotate between departments with 20–24 hours per week, mornings, and occasional weekend rotation.

College healthcare exposure is encouraged. Ideal candidates have some college biology/health sciences coursework, at least 1 year in a healthcare setting, and phlebotomy skills are a plus.

Qualifications

• Some college courses in biological or health sciences preferred.
• At least 1 year experience in a healthcare setting.
• Phlebotomy skills and experience desired but not required.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced clinic and manage multiple tasks with attention to detail.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills; team-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Check in patients at department front desk in Andrology.
• Schedule appointments and answer phones in Andrology.
• Process related paperwork; potential phlebotomy backup.
• Set-up and assist the physician during egg retrieval in Embryology.
• Autoclave instruments and perform quality control of lab supplies.

Skills

Healthcare experience

Phlebotomy skills

Communication skills

Team player

Detail oriented

Education

Biological/health sciences coursework

Medical technologist/medical laboratory science focus preferred

Tools

Autoclave operation

Job description

Center for Reproductive Medicine is a premier medical practice specializing in the comprehensive evaluation and treatment of infertility, providing each patient “every conceivable chance for success.”Our Minneapolisstate-of-the-art laboratory is currently seeking two (2) part-time Laboratory Assistants to work alongside our Andrology and Embryology teams.

College students looking for healthcare experience are encouraged to apply!

Following training, you will be scheduled to rotate between Andrology and Embryology departments.

When working in Andrology, you will:

• Check in patients at department front desk
• Schedule appointments
• Answer andrology phones
• Process related paperwork
• Potential to serve as backup phlebotomist

When working in Embryology, you will:

• Set-up and assist the physician during egg retrieval procedures
• Autoclave instruments
• Quality control of lab supplies and equipment

Part-time Hours:

• 20 – 24 hours per week
• 7:00 – 11:00 am or 11:30 am – 3:30 pm; willing to work with school schedule when necessary
• Every 3 rd weekend rotation working 7:00 – 11:00 am once fully trained

What we’re looking for:

• Some college courses in biological or health sciences or medical technologist/medical laboratory science focus preferred
• At least 1 year experience in a healthcare setting
• Previous/current phlebotomy skills and experience highly desired, but not required
• Ability to work in a fast-paced clinic environment and handle multiple tasks with a detail oriented approach
• Ability to remain calm under pressure
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Desire and ability to thrive in a team environment

About Us

Center for Reproductive Medicine (CRM), a physician owned and managed private practice, provides the highest quality of professional reproductive services in the Midwest and is a leader in reproductive medicine. With convenient locations in Minneapolis and St. Paul, Minnesota, we have been providing every conceivable chance of success for over 30 years. In fact, our IVF success rates exceed the national delivery rate in every category. Our Board Certified Reproductive Endocrinologists and knowledgeable staff provide genuine and compassionate care. Building a family is a unique journey and we offer a wide range of diagnostic and treatment options for all family types in a friendly, sensitive, comfortable, and professional environment.

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