Embryologist Idaho Center for Reproductive Medicine Boise, ID Job Details Full-time $65,000 - $140,000 a year 4 hours ago Benefits Relocation assistance Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Vision insurance 401(k) matching Life insurance Qualifications Biology Biological safety protocols TJC Medical documentation Clinical compliance checks Laboratory equipment routine checks Packing In-person customer service Care documentation Laboratory test results documentation Implementing laboratory quality control protocols Laboratory reports Shipping & receiving Bachelor's degree Laboratory preventive maintenance CLIA regulations Media preparation Patient interaction Sterile laboratory techniques Documentation Handling FDA regulations Full Job Description Job description: The Idaho Center for Reproductive Medicine (ICRM) is a well-established, full-service, medium-sized ART clinic located in Boise, Idaho. ICRM has new facilities, up to date electronic systems, and state-of-the-art equipment, including a Life-Aire filtration system. ICRM is JCAHO certified, privately owned, and has seasoned staff that provide renowned personal care. ICRM and Boise, Idaho both allow for a high quality of life and the ability to provide high quality medical care. Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• The Embryologist will demonstrate good general laboratory and sterile technique.
• Ability to work accurately and proficiently, seeking perfection, with meticulous techniques.
• Must be self- motivated and flexible in daily work assignment.
• Must be well organized, hardworking, and have excellent customer service and communication.
• Must be able to prioritize tasks and perform them with great attention to details.
• Must demonstrate problem solving skills related to patient care and IVF lab services.
• Must be able to participate in lab inspections.
• Must demonstrate the ability to be an effective team member and perform additional duties as delegated.
• Must maintain meticulous documentation and compliance with FDA, JCAHO, CLIA, and state regulations Job Skills/Responsibilities (Required)
• Perform technical procedures in the IVF laboratory under the direction of the IVF Laboratory Director.
• Prepare media with sterile technique and document the lots used.
• Assist the physician with egg retrieval and assess oocytes retrieved.
• Trim and Denude oocytes without trauma or injury. -Perform Sperm preps for ICSI and Conventional insemination
• Assist with packing and shipping of genetic samples to reference labs.
• Assist with shipping and receiving embryos, sperm and oocytes.
• Perform daily QC of laboratory equipment and environment.
• Adhere to IVF lab's double check/witness system for identity verification of oocytes, sperm and embryos.
• Document all patient results in the EMR.
• Effectively and professionally communicate with patients (in person, email or phone).
• Conduct daily, weekly, and periodic function checks and maintenance on laboratory equipment.
• Follow appropriate bloodborne pathogen handling and disposal procedures. Job Skills/Responsibilities (Preferred, but willing to train the right candidate)
• Perform oocyte insemination and ICSI with minimal trauma.
• Process surgically retrieved sperm (PESA, MESA, TESE) for use with ICSI procedure and/or cryopreservation according to IVF lab protocol.
• Perform daily fertilization checks and assess fertilization by observation of pronuclei and polar bodies.
• Perform Embryo grading (Day 3, Day 5, Day 6, Day 7).
• Freeze and thaw human embryos according to IVF lab protocol with a high survival rate.
• Freeze and thaw human oocytes according to IVF lab protocol with high survival rates.
• Assist physicians with embryo transfer and ensure proper patient identification before transfer. -Perform biopsy procedures, including trophectoderm biopsy, ensuring high survival rates for embryos.
• Perform cell processing post trophectoderm biopsy, ensuring high rate of genetic reporting. Education and Experience
• Bachelor's Degree in Biology, Chemistry, or Microbiology required.

- 2+ years IVF laboratory experience required.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$65,000.00 - $140,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Relocation assistance Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person