Embryologist Trainee - University of Rochester

GENERAL PURPOSE: An embryologist trainee is an employee that is interested in becoming a vital part of the IVF laboratory team, which provides patient care by performing all laboratory services required for assisted reproduction. Under the direction of the andrology lab supervisor, embryology lab supervisor, and the IVF lab director(s), the embryologist trainee learns the daily workflow of both andrology and IVF laboratories, learns to prepare for and perform clinical andrology and embryology procedures, and learns how to complete administrative laboratory tasks. This job is an apprenticeship that requires a significant proportion of on-the-job training and affords an opportunity to advance into a Junior Embryologist role once key IVF laboratory procedures are mastered. Total work hours to include weekend rotation. **JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:** 1. Andrology Laboratory Duties: Learns to perform daily andrology lab start-up and shut down. Learns how to greet and room Andrology patients, prepare sperm for both intra-uterine insemination and in vitro fertilization, and perform sperm cryopreservation. 2. IVF Laboratory Duties: Learns to perform daily IVF lab start-up and shut down. Learns to ensure that pre-procedure IVF lab planning is complete, including ordering pre-tested consumables, stocking the laboratory, gassing out dishes, aliquotting media, pH testing, labeling/verifying embryo culture dishes, and making embryo culture dishes. 3. Administrative Work: Learns to make IVF/FET paperwork, maintain internal IVF lab QA databases, report IVF/FET cycle outcomes to SART, charge capture IVF laboratory services rendered, and monitor/respond to clinician and patient inquiries via EPIC's In-Basket REI IVF Lab Pool, as able. 4. Embryology Training: Once proficient in above listed andrology and IVF lab duties, learns to perform routine embryology procedures, such as TVOR, egg stripping, fertilization checks, embryo assessments (cleavage-stage and blastocyst), embryo transfers, embryo thawing, and embryo vitrification. 5. Cryostorage Specimen Management and Shipping: Learns to perform cryopreserved sperm/oocyte/embryo inventory audits, discards, and donations. Reviews patient consents for accuracy and completeness prior to acting. Learns how to coordinate specimen shipping between Strong Fertility Center, outside fertility clinics, and long-term storage at ReproTech, Ltd. 6. Alarm Monitoring and Preventative Maintenance: Learns how to care for liquid nitrogen storage tanks and perform tank QC. Learns to perform monthly alarm testing and routine alarm maintenance. Learns to coordinate preventative maintenance and annual validation of IVF laboratory equipment. 7. Other duties as assigned. **QUALIFICATIONS** : Bachelor's degree in a scientific field required (Biology, Chemistry, or Medical Technology, etc.). Minimum of 1 year of experience required working in a laboratory setting. Must demonstrate high integrity and professional demeanor. Must demonstrate punctual and reliable work habits. New York State Medical Technologist or Medical Technician preferred. The University of Rochester is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of equity, diversity, and inclusion to advance the University’s mission to Learn, Discover, Heal, Create – and Make the World Ever Better. In support of our values and those of our society, the University is committed to not discriminating on the basis of age, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, military/veteran status, national origin, race, religion/creed, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship status, or any other status protected by law. This commitment extends to the administration of our policies, admissions, employment, access, and recruitment of candidates from underrepresented populations, veterans, and persons with disabilities consistent with these values and government contractor Affirmative Action obligations. **How To Apply** All applicants must apply online. _EOE Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Disabled_ **Location:** Medical Faculty Group **Full/Part Time:** Full-Time **Opening:** Full Time 40 hours Grade 094 OBGYN REIU