Job Description / Duties

The Embryologist is primarily responsible for performing day-to-day IVF laboratory procedures including, but not limited to, oocyte retrieval, embryo transfer, ICSI, blastocyst biopsy, oocytes and embryo vitrification, QA procedures. Consideration is limited to Canadian citizens and permanent residents.

**Must be available to be scheduled Monday to Friday, weekends and holidays**

Duties and Responsibilities
• Provide information to physicians regarding lab aspects of IVF treatment
• Practice safe procedures in handling human gametes and embryos
• Practice aseptic techniques and handle infectious samples (HepB, HepC and HIV)
• Maintain a clean and functional laboratory
• Perform quality control and quality assurance tests
• Ensure proper maintenance of equipment
• Prepare detailed patients’ IVF laboratory reports
• Order and monitor laboratory supplies, media and reagents
• Assist laboratory director with creating laboratory protocols and quality control programs
• Assist laboratory director with training IVF personnel
• Monitor and report all adverse events and incidences
• Continue education through literature reviews, conferences and educational courses
• Participate in ART accreditation process
• Cooperate with research team on various projects
• Maintain CFAS requirements for certification
• Active role in monitoring and improving patient safety as it applies to the duties and responsibilities

Qualifications / Required Skills

Skills and Behavior
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent time management skills and problem solving skills, ability to multi-task, prioritize work, attention to detail
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a cross functional team, maintain strong working relationships with co-workers and patients
• Proven desire to work in the healthcare field by demonstrating care of others as expressed in various ways including professionalism
• Exercise good judgment and discretion when dealing with confidential and sensitive information

Education and Experience
• Bachelor or Masters degree in biological, or medical technology or ART
• CFAS Embryology Certification
• Previous experience in ART laboratory of at least two or more years preferred

Additional Information

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits:
• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Paid time off
• RRSP match
• Vision care
Schedule:
• 8 hour shift
• Holidays
Experience:
• Laboratory: 2 years (required)
Work Location: One location

• Weekend availability

Salary: Commensurate with experience

Contact Information

Interested candidates should send CV with references to Iryna Kuznyetsova, PhD, HCLD at iryna@createivf.com

Employer Profile

CReATe stands for Canadian Reproductive Assisted Technology. Proudly headquartered in Toronto, Ontario, we are internationally renowned for our specialized fertility services and ground-breaking research.

We are committed to provide personalized, comprehensive, cutting-edge care for every fertility journey. To provide state of the art and compassionate care in a safe environment for our patients and staff; undertake innovative research, and provide excellent teaching and mentorship.

To be the standard for reproductive health care services, recognized for the integrity of our staff, the ethics of our practices and the quality of our patient care.