Senior Embryologist

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Embryologist to join our team at Illume Fertility. As a key member of our embryology laboratory, you will be responsible for performing a variety of tasks related to human assisted reproduction techniques, including sperm preparation, embryo culture, and fertilization.

• Embryology Laboratory Operations
  • Prepare and portion culture media
  • Culture dish preparation
  • Sperm preparation for IUI and IVF
  • Semen analysis with strict morphology
  • Sperm cryopreservation, storage, and thawing
  • Epididymal/Testicular sperm processing for IVF
  • Oocyte identification
  • Conventional Insemination
  • Hyaluronidase treatment of oocytes
  • ICSI (Intra-cytoplasmic Sperm Injection) Insemination
  • Fertilization check
  • Embryo culture and grading
  • Assisted Hatching with Laser
  • Embryo transfer
  • Embryo discard
  • Embryo cryopreservation and thaw
  • Embryo vitrification and warm
  • IVF instrument preparation
• Recording and Reporting
  • Record and report laboratory results
  • Equipment maintenance
  • QC of media, instruments, and other disposable materials
• Patient Interaction
  • Teaching/training of new personnel
  • Patient communication
• Professional Development
  • Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops and reviewing professional publications
  • Keep abreast of the latest research, evaluate, and initiate new procedures to enhance the capabilities of the lab
  • Initiate research projects, including submission of abstracts for review for possible oral or poster presentations
  • Attend professional meetings to maintain peer networks and keep abreast of new technologies and research

• Bachelor's Degree in Biological Sciences, Medical Technology, or equivalent
• Minimum 2 years of experience as an Embryologist 1
• Andrology experience required
• General knowledge and operation of laboratory equipment
• Extensive computer literacy, including intermediate to advanced knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint
• Ability to satisfactorily complete on-the-job training provided within the Introductory Period
• Ability to complete certification examinations within an appropriate timeframe required by accrediting bodies
• Ability to supply copies of degrees, certifications, training, and transcripts for personnel files

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

• Physical activity, such as bending, lifting, and climbing, are necessary to adequately perform daily duties
• Fluency in the English language is necessary to properly and clearly communicate with staff and patients