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At Emory Healthcare, we integrate science and caring to change the face of health care. Our team members are courageous individuals who are willing to challenge the status quo and help find solutions to complex problems. We’re empowered to influence change for, and with, our patients, their families, the community and each other.

As one of the leading academic medical systems, we’re eager to share what we learn with hospitals around the country, and the world. We’ve got the backing, knowledge, experience and permission to lead the way in developing new and better approaches to preventing and treating disease, and our patients get treatments years before anyone else.

We’re defining a new standard of care for humankind. Are YOU ready to join us?

Description

Shift: 7:30AM - 4PM

• Performs all the complex laboratory procedures required for an in-vitro fertilization (IVF) cycle including sperm testing and preparation, related hormone testing, identification and evaluation of human oocytes in follicular fluid, assessment and viability of recently fertilized oocytes, microinjection techniques such as intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI), assisted hatching manually or with laser, embryo biopsy for preimplantation genetic testing (PGT), appropriate culturing of cleaved embryos and blastocysts, embryo grading and selection of human embryos for transfer, oocyte/embryo/sperm cryopreservation, storage and thawing.

• Conducts lab tests related to IVF treatment including semen analysis, and hormone tests.

• Conducts sperm preparation to remove dead sperm and purify samples, meeting qualitative goals as measured by successful inseminations

• Performs egg retrievals and cumulus removal, meeting established goals for average numbers of eggs retrieved.

• Performs conventional and ICSI inseminations, meeting established percentage goals for fertilization.

• Completes fertilization checks for conventional insemination and ICSI, meeting numerical targets for the maximum number of mature eggs fertilized and placed in culture.

• Successfully performs embryo grading to select embryos for transfer, meeting goals established by Lab Director, including passing proficiency testing twice per year.

• Successfully performs embryo warming and transfers, measured by the pregnancy rate per transfer.

• Proficiency is measured by the percentage of recovered embryos and survival of warmed embryos.

• Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor of Science in biology, chemistry, reproductive Biology, medical technology, or Animal Science from an accredited institution.

• Meet state specific certification/licensure requirements, if applicable.

• A minimum of 2 years work experience in an IVF lab is required.

• Successfully completed a minimum of 30 documented supervised procedures (30 of each type of procedure) is required.

• Successfully completed a minimum of 20 documented independent procedures is preferred.

• Must have working knowledge of healthcare regulatory and compliance policy (i.e., HIPAA).

• Must be able to handle multiple, simultaneous tasks effectively and efficiently while maintaining a professional, courteous manner.

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, particularly around complex issues.

• High integrity, including maintenance of confidential information.

• Must be able to exercise good judgment and positively influence others, including handling confrontations with poise and efficiency.

• Advanced computer skills (including, but not limited to spreadsheets, word documents, Internet, and email).

• Experience with MS, Word, Excel, and ability to learning new computer programs.

• Shows initiative and enjoys working as a team in a fast-paced environment with strong attention to details.

Embryologist, Salary: $37.86 - $67.26/hour

• The grade and salary of the position are based on specific criteria met within the qualifications of relevant experience, skills, performance and internal equity.

Additional Details

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS (MediumMax 25lbs): up to 25 lbs, 0-33% of the work day (occasionally); 11-25 lbs, 34-66% of the workday (frequently); 01-10 lbs, 67-100% of the workday (constantly); Lifting 25 lbs max; Carrying of objects up to 25 lbs; Occasional to frequent standing & walking, Occasional sitting, Close eye work (computers, typing, reading, writing), Physical demands may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks.

ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS: Factors affecting environment conditions may vary depending on the assigned work area and tasks. Environmental exposures include, but are not limited to: Blood-borne pathogen exposure Bio-hazardous waste Chemicals/gases/fumes/vapors Communicable diseases Electrical shock , Floor Surfaces, Hot/Cold Temperatures, Indoor/Outdoor conditions, Latex, Lighting, Patient care/handling injuries, Radiation , Shift work, Travel may be required. Use of personal protective equipment, including respirators, environmental conditions may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks.

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Division The Emory Clinic

Campus Location Atlanta, GA, 30308

Campus Location US-GA-Atlanta

Department TEC GynOb REI

Job Type Regular Full-Time

Job Number 110209

Job Category Laboratory

Schedule 7:30a-4p

Standard Hours 40 Hours

Hourly Minimum USD $37.86/Hr.

Hourly Midpoint USD $51.12/Hr.

Emory Healthcare is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to providing equal opportunity in all of its employment practices and decisions. Emory Healthcare prohibits discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in employment based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age (40 and over), disability, citizenship, genetic information, service in the uniformed services, veteran status or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.