Senior Embryologist - Reproductive Infertility Clinic Full time Days

Northwestern Memorial Hospital; Chicago (IL); Sur place; USD 59 000 - 83 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan repayment

Professional development funds

Wellbeing fund

Matching 401(k)

Résumé du poste

Northwestern Medicine’s Embryology Lab is seeking a Senior Embryologist to perform embryology laboratory procedures related to ART, including oocyte identification, fertilization evaluation, embryo culture and grading, and embryo transfer preparation. The role also covers semen analysis and sperm preparation for IVF and IUI.

The position emphasizes adherence to ethics, compliance, and regulatory standards, with ongoing education and participation in quality improvement initiatives to advance the

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in chemical, physical, biological, or clinical laboratory science (medical technology).
• Minimum of two (2) years of laboratory experience.
• Experience with sterile/aseptic laboratory techniques.

Responsabilités

• Perform ART laboratory procedures accurately and consistently, including oocyte identification, insemination, fertilization assessment, embryo culture, grading, and preparation for transfer.
• Conduct cryopreservation and warming of gametes and embryos using established protocols.
• Perform semen analysis and sperm preparation for IVF and IUI procedures.
• Ensure laboratory work is completed correctly, reliably, and in accordance with established standards.
• Communicate laboratory findings and, when appropriate, interpret results for physicians, nurses, and patients.
• Assist the laboratory director with data collection, analysis, and reporting activities.
• Accurately document, interpret (as appropriate), and report results to ordering physicians and the laboratory director in a timely manner.
• Maintain accurate, secure, and confidential patient records in compliance with applicable regulations.
• Conduct routine inventory assessments and order supplies and equipment necessary for laboratory operations.
• Monitor cryostorage systems, respond promptly to alarms or irregular conditions, and elevate issues as needed.
• Notify the laboratory director of patient or physician inquiries, including urgent fertility preservation requests.
• Perform daily quality control procedures and ensure compliance with laboratory and regulatory standards.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives within the laboratory and organization.
• Engage in continuing education and professional development activities.
• Support additional laboratory or operational responsibilities as assigned.

Connaissances

Laboratory experience

Aseptic techniques

Formation

Bachelor's degree in lab science

Description du poste

The salary range for this position is $42.97 - $60.15 (Hourly Rate). Placement within the salary range is dependent on several factors such as relevant work experience and internal equity. For positions represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range is guided by the rules outlined in the collective bargaining agreement.

We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events. Please visit our Benefits section located at jobs.nm.org/benefits to learn more.

Northwestern Medicine is powered by a community of colleagues who are purpose-driven and committed to our mission to deliver world-class care. Here, you'll work alongside some of the best clinical talent in the nation leading the way in medical innovation and breakthrough research with Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine.

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Grow your career with comprehensive training and development opportunities, mentorship programs, educational support and student loan repayment.

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From discovery to delivery, come help us shape the future of medicine.

Benefits

• $10,000 Tuition Reimbursement per year ($5,700 part-time)
• $10,000 Student Loan Repayment ($5,000 part-time)
• $1,000 Professional Development per year ($500 part-time)
• $250 Wellbeing Fund per year ($125 for part-time)
• Matching 401(k)
• Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage
• Life insurance
• Annual Employee Salary Increase and Incentive Bonus
• Paid time off and Holiday pay

Description

The Senior Embryologist reflects the mission, vision, and values of Northwestern Medicine (NM). This position adheres to the organization's Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program and complies with all applicable policies, procedures, guidelines, and regulatory and accreditation standards.

The Embryologist is responsible for performing embryology laboratory procedures related to assisted reproductive technology (ART).

Key responsibilities include microscopic identification of oocytes from follicular fluid, assessment of oocyte maturity, insemination, fertilization evaluation, embryo culture and grading, preparation of embryos for transfer, assisted hatching, and cryopreservation and warming of gametes and embryos. This role also includes performing semen analysis and sperm preparation for in-vitro fertilization (IVF) and intrauterine insemination (IUI).

Responsibilities

• Perform ART laboratory procedures accurately and consistently, including oocyte identification, insemination, fertilization assessment, embryo culture, grading, and preparation for transfer.
• Conduct cryopreservation and warming of gametes and embryos using established protocols.
• Perform semen analysis and sperm preparation for IVF and IUI procedures.
• Ensure laboratory work is completed correctly, reliably, and in accordance with established standards.
• Communicate laboratory findings and, when appropriate, interpret results for physicians, nurses, and patients.
• Assist the laboratory director with data collection, analysis, and reporting activities.
• Accurately document, interpret (as appropriate), and report results to ordering physicians and the laboratory director in a timely manner.
• Maintain accurate, secure, and confidential patient records in compliance with applicable regulations.
• Conduct routine inventory assessments and order supplies and equipment necessary for laboratory operations.
• Monitor cryostorage systems, respond promptly to alarms or irregular conditions, and elevate issues as needed.
• Notify the laboratory director of patient or physician inquiries, including urgent fertility preservation requests (e.g., oncology patients).
• Perform daily quality control procedures and ensure compliance with laboratory and regulatory standards.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives within the laboratory and organization.
• Engage in continuing education and professional development activities.
• Support additional laboratory or operational responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in chemical, physical, biological, or clinical laboratory science (medical technology).
• Minimum of two (2) years of laboratory experience.
• Experience with sterile/aseptic laboratory techniques.

Preferred

• Experience in human or animal assisted reproductive technology (ART) laboratory settings.

Equal Opportunity

Northwestern Medicine is an equal opportunity employer (disability, VETS) and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.

Background Check

Northwestern Medicine conducts a background check that includes criminal history on newly hired team members and, at times, internal transfers. If you are offered a position with us, you will be required to complete an authorization and disclosure form that gives Northwestern Medicine permission to run the background check. Results are evaluated on a case-by-case basis, and we follow all local, state, and federal laws, including the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act.

Artificial Intelligence Disclosure

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.

Benefits

We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events.

Please refer to the Benefits Eligibility by Employment Classification to determine benefits eligibility for job postings.

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If sign-on bonus is included in a job posting eligibility is as followed: Internal employees and rehires who left Northwestern Medicine within 1 year are not eligible for the sign-on bonus. Exception: New graduate internal employees seeking their first licensed clinical position as a Registered Nurse at NM may be eligible.