Embryologist - San Ramon, CA - Fertility Partners

Enjoy what you do while contributing to a company that makes a difference in people’s lives. RSC Bay, one of the premier fertility centers in the United States, continually 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.

If you're an Embryologistlooking for a new opportunity to work in a fast-paced, professional environment where your talent contributes tochanging people’s lives, then we want to talk to you. This position requires collaborating with physicians and other medical providers by providing expert care and service for fertility treatments.

We currently have an opening for a full-time Embryologist to work in ourfast paced, high volume, Embryology Lablocatedat our San Ramon, California lab. This is a full-time position working Monday through Friday, daytime hours. Occasional holiday and weekends required.

COVID-19 Vaccination

RSC Bay requires all applicants to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 before commencing employment. New hires will be required to furnish proof of full vaccination prior to their start date. There may be alternative for an approved exemption based on bona fide medical or religious grounds.

How You'll Contribute:

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

Clinical and technical standards

• Perform the following aspects of Assisted Reproductive technology (ART) procedures including but not necessarily limited to:

i. oocyte retrieval

ii. sperm preparation for insemination

iii. in-vitro fertilization (IVF)

iv. fertilization check

v. embryo evaluation

vi. selection of embryos for transfer and vitrification

vii. embryo vitrification

viii. embryo thawing

ix. embryo transfer

x. surgical sperm retrieval and processing

xi. cell to tube transfer of embryo biopsy material

xii. micromanipulation

(1) ICSI

(2) Assisted hatching

(3) Embryo biopsy

• Prepare embryo culture dishes and solutions required for ART procedures using sterile tissue culture techniques.
• Perform embryology and andrology proficiency testing required by CAP-approved agency (ABB, CAP).
• Assure proper sample collection, delivery and identification, including PGT samples for release.
• Perform safe handling of specimens by following the safety guidelines for biohazardous, infectious and toxic substances in the IVF laboratory.
• Document quality assurance activities including description of unusual incidents, problems, and appropriate corrective action.
• Perform daily/weekly quality control for procedures and equipment used in the IVF Laboratory.
• Prepare semen specimens for intrauterine inseminations (IUIs).
• Perform all aspects of reproductive tissue (sperm, oocyte and embryo) cryopreservation/vitrification including sample identification, inventories, checks of serology screening, freezing and thawing procedures.
• Maintain laboratory records, reports, quality assurance data and assist in preparation of SART, Artworks, and Cryomodule data.
• Assist in the preparation of data for clinical meetings
• Operate laboratory equipment including laminar flow hoods, microscopes, centrifuges, analytical balance, pH meter
• Set up, calibrate and clean laboratory equipment and glassware, and assure routine maintenance and repairs are performed and documented.
• Perform various office functions including photocopying, answering telephones, scheduling appointments, faxing and filing reports.

Laboratory Services/Operations

• Attend monthly IVF laboratory meetings and periodic staff meetings.
• Assist in research projects under the IVF Laboratory Director’s supervision.
• Assist in training and assigning work to junior IVF support staff.
• Communicate with center personnel, medical staff, patients and outside resources to ensure high quality patient care.
• Assist laboratory personnel in performing laboratory services in accordance with Federal, State and local laws and guidelines to ensure laboratory maintains accreditation.
• Assist as required in maintaining laboratory operations in conformity with OSHA and CLIA ‘88 regulations.
• Must meet CLIA ‘88 requirements of education and experience for General Supervisor or Technical Supervisor.
• Must be thoroughly familiar with Laboratory Operations Manual.
• Must demonstrate skills and aptitude appropriate to the position.
• Must demonstrate an ability to function effectively without direct supervision and to perform laboratory services in accord with the Laboratory Philosophy and Operating Standards.
• Must demonstrate a good work ethic and commitment to participate in appropriate programs of continuing education and professional development to maintain up-to-date knowledge in the laboratory specialty.