Senior Embryology Specialist - ART & IVF Expert

Northwestern Memorial Hospital; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 59,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan repayment

Professional development funds

Wellbeing fund

Matching 401(k)

Job summary

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.

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.
• 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.

Skills

Laboratory experience

Aseptic techniques

Education

Bachelor's degree in lab science

Job description

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