Junior Embryologist

Job Description

About the Job

Enjoy what you do while contributing to a company that makes a difference in people’s lives. Ovation Fertility, one of the premier fertility centers in the United States, seeks experienced, compassionate, and dynamic team players who are committed to delivering exceptional patient care to join our growing practice. The work we do building families offers stimulation, challenge, and personal reward.

We have an immediate opening for a Junior Embryologist to join our team in Fort Worth, Texas. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM, with rotating weekends and holidays as needed.

How You’ll Contribute

We always do whatever it takes, even if it isn’t specifically our “job.” In general, the Junior Embryologist is responsible for:

• Undertake embryology laboratory procedures as directed.
• Maintain attention to detail with an awareness and understanding of the sensitive and confidential nature of ART (Assisted Reproductive Technology) treatment.
• Comply with HIPAA privacy regulations.
• Engage in training in latest technologies including, but not limited to: trophectoderm biopsy, oocyte vitrification, and complex micromanipulation skills.
• Demonstrate advanced knowledge of reproductive biology including the male and female reproductive system.
• Demonstrate excellent clinical skills and be able to lead and work in a team environment.
• Must be comfortable with the physical handling of oocytes, embryos, and semen including hazardous specimens.
• Perform management of aseptic techniques.
• Must be competent in the correct assessment and grading of oocyte, embryo, and sperm morphology.
• Perform clerical tasks diligently and follow established protocols and laboratory guidelines.
• Execute meticulous data entry into computer databases and software programs.
• Ability to maintain detailed and accurate patient logs and laboratory reports.
• Communicate detailed information to patients, staff, and regulatory bodies.
• Desire to develop and coordinate clinical research projects.
• Develops and completes research projects which are publishable.
• Provides support for manuscript preparation and editing.
• Provides support for CAP inspection preparedness and inspections.
• Desire to obtain additional competency certification by the American Board of Bioanalysis.
• Ensure clear, professional, and timely communication with staff, physicians, and patients.
• Participate in Continuing Technical Improvement exercises.
• Maintain technical proficiency in routine laboratory procedures.
• Assist in the preparation of routine and ad hoc analyses of data relating to performance of the laboratory and individual technologists and to specific research projects.
• Performs all procedures required for IVF cycles, including medium and dish preparation, egg retrieval, sperm preparation, fertilization check, embryo evaluation, cryopreservation and thawing, transfer, ICSI and assisted hatching. Experience with trophectoderm biopsy is preferred.
• Performs all andrology services, including preparation of semen samples for artificial inseminations and IVF, cryopreservation of sperm, and complete sperm analysis assessed by World Health Organization (WHO) standards.
• Performs laboratory quality control (QC), quality assessment (QA), and participates in quality improvement (QI) programs, record keeping, and collection of data.
• Participates in research on oocytes cryopreservation, oocyte maturation, preimplantation genetic diagnosis and related research.
• Perform daily embryology tasks: set-ups, egg retrievals, ICSI-IVF, fertilization –embryo development checks, embryo transfers, cryopreservation, testicular Bx preps-Cryo, embryo Bx for PGD, and reporting.
• Process semen specimens for artificial insemination/IVF-ICSI, hyaluran sperm binding assays, and cryopreservation.
• Maintain, organize, scan, and file patient results, making sure that all records are complete, including physician signatures, and accurate. Confirm results on the patient ART Summary sheets in EMR.
• Perform and maintain quality control records on all materials associated with the IVF lab and process.
• Insure that all laboratory procedures have properly consented prior to performing them.
• Communicate directly with physicians regarding daily IVF/ICSI and embryo development outcomes.
• Perform quality assurance and preventative maintenance.
• Maintain, clean, and disinfect the IVF Lab and its equipment (especially the incubators).
• Inform and work with nurses to coordinate daily procedure scheduling.
• Work with the Lab supervisor to maintain ART records for SART.
• Perform other duties as assigned, and in keeping with company policies, procedures, and standards of patient care and initiatives toward continuous improvement at the individual and organizational level.

What You’ll Bring

The skills and education we need are:

• Bachelors Degree in Biology or related field required.
• 1+ years of related laboratory experience.
• Artisan and Matcher experience is a plus.
• Ability to work weekends and holidays on a rotating basis with other teammates.
• Ability to work independently.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Good research skills.
• Tech Savvy.
• Flexibility and willingness to learn at all times.
• Excellent multi-tasking abilities, communication, and organizational skills.

More important than the best skills, however, is the right person. Employees who embrace our mission, vision, and core values are highly successful.

What We Offer

We are proud to provide a comprehensive and competitive benefits package tailored to support the needs of our team members across all employment types:

• Full-Time Employees (30+ hours/week): Medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) with company match, tuition assistance, performance-based bonus opportunities, generous paid time off, and paid holidays.
• Part-Time Employees: 401(k) with company match and performance-based bonus opportunities.
• Per Diem Employees: 401(k) with company match.

At Ovation Fertility, we promote and develop individual strengths in order to help staff grow personally and professionally. Our core values guide us daily to work hard and enjoy what we do. We’re committed to growing our practice and are always looking to promote from within. This is an ideal time to join our team!

To learn more about our company and culture, visit here.