Allegheny Health Network Careers

Position: Embryologist
Non Union
Location: McCandless
Department: Jones Institute, IVF Program
Status: Full Time

Job Summary: Responsible for oocyte retrieval, IVF inseminations, IUI inseminations preparations, egg/embryo handling and scoring, ET/ FET, ICSI, AH, biopsy, fixation, cryopreservation/ thaw, and QC/QA.

Job Responsibilities:

• Performs daily QC procedures. Evaluates accuracy and technical quality of laboratory tests.
• Collects, analyzes and/or prepares oocytes & sperm for insemination and ICSI. Performs insemination and ICSI.
• Assesses fertilization and zygote quality following insemination. Handles and conducts daily assessment/grading of embryos. Selects and prepares embryos for intrauterine transfer
• Performs embryo biopsy.
• Maintains all IVF equipment including incubators, isolettes, microscopes, CO2 tanks, and liquid nitrogen tanks.
• Arranges cryopreservation and thawing of embryos at varying stages of development.
• Mentors Assisted Reproductive Technologists in the techniques and administrative requirements of the laboratory.
• Prepares and submits regulatory reporting requirements to the FDA, CDC, CLIA and COLA.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

Job Requirements:

• BA/BS Degree required.
• Is responsible for making decisions on the acceptability of specimens for processing and on whether the QC for each procedure is acceptable for the validation of each test.
• Experience in all aspects of the Embryology Laboratory, including IVF, ICSI, AH, and Cryopreservation of embryos and gametes. Experience in andrology laboratory procedures, both diagnostic and clinical. Experience in endocrinology laboratory equipment and testing procedures. Management experience and documented skills. Knowledge of CLIA, COLA, CAP, and OSHA regulations.