Junior Embryologist
1 day ago
Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States
FPG Services LLC
Full time
Job SummaryWe are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Junior Embryologist to join our team at FPG Services LLC. As a key member of our IVF laboratory, you will play a critical role in supporting our mission to bring the joy of parenthood to families through innovative science.
Key Responsibilities- Undertake embryology laboratory procedures, including medium and dish preparation, egg retrieval, sperm preparation, fertilization check, embryo evaluation, cryopreservation, and thawing.
- Perform 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.
- Conduct quality control (QC), quality assessment (QA), and participate in quality improvement (QI) programs, record keeping, and collection of data.
- Participate in research on oocytes cryopreservation, oocyte maturation, preimplantation genetic diagnosis, and related research.
- Perform daily embryology tasks, including set-up's, egg retrievals, ICSI-IVF, fertilization-embryo development checks, embryo transfers, cryopreservation, testicular Bx preps-Cryo, and embryo Bx for PGD.
- Process semen specimens for artificial insemination/IVF-ICSI, hyaluran sperm binding assays, and cryopreservation.
- Maintain, organize, scan, and file patient results, ensuring all records are complete, including physician signatures, and accurate.
- Communicate directly with physicians regarding daily IVF/ICSI and embryo development outcomes.
- Perform quality assurance and preventative maintenance.
- 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.
- Bachelor's Degree in Biology or related field.
- 1+ year of laboratory experience in andrology or animal reproduction.
- Ability to work weekends and holidays on a rotating basis with other teammates.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing priorities.
- Flexibility and willingness to learn at all times.
- Excellent multi-tasking abilities, communication, and organizational skills.
- Competitive pay and bonus structure.
- Comprehensive training and professional development opportunities.
- PTO and paid holidays.
- Medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) matching.
- Life and disability insurance.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Parental leave.
- Fertility benefits.
- Research opportunities.
- Ability to make an impact in the communities we serve.