Job Description / Duties

The Embryologist is responsible for the appropriate handling and care of gametes and embryos during ART treatment. Performance of this role involves accurate manipulation of human oocytes (eggs) and sperm, performance of in vitro fertilization (IVF), Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection (ICSI), selection of resulting embryos for transfer back to patients and/or cryopreservation of appropriate gametes and embryos. The Embryologist selects competent embryos for cryopreservation (freezing) and performs the embryo freezing and the eventual thawing procedure. In addition, he/she may also perform the embryo hatching and biopsy procedures for preimplantation genetic screening (PGS) or diagnosis (PGD). The Embryologist is also accountable for proper recording and documentation of assessments and procedures performed.

Key duties include, but are not limited to:

1)Performs all routine IVF procedures including collection and assessment of human oocytes, fertilization, and culture of embryos/blastocysts
2)Sperm preparation for either pretreatment evaluation (semen analysis W.H.O standards) or therapeutic treatment
3)Prepares, processes and isolates sperm for ICSI from surgical testicular samples (PESA, TESA, mTESE)
4)Inseminates oocytes using conventional IVF or performing ICSI
5)Assesses fertilization and grades embryo development stages utilizing standard morphology criteria
6)Prepares and performs embryo transfer with or without assisted hatching, as per standard criteria
7)Performs cryopreservation of oocytes, embryos/blastocysts and sperm samples
8)Performs thaws of frozen embryos and assessment of embryo survival for transfer
9)Maintains clear documentation of all technical procedures and cryobank records
10)Maintains the laboratory, including all equipment and areas, inventory control and ordering of laboratory supplies, preparation of results for entry into a computer database and preparation of laboratory reports
11)Liaisons with patients, physicians, nursing, and administrative staff
12)Understands the principles and practices of laboratory aseptic techniques and shares responsibility with the other embryologists to ensure that all techniques meet the prescribed quality control and quality assurance standards and procedures as described in the standard operating procedures (SOP)
13)Works and demonstrates proficiency with computers, MS office, databases and other software aiding laboratory organization
14)Participates in CCHSA accreditation Canada process, teaching sessions for patients and medical trainees, and in research projects
15)Performs blastocyst biopsies for PGD/PGS, cell transfer for analysis
16)Conveys any significant abnormal test/procedure results to the Laboratory Director (or Laboratory Supervisor), or take appropriate action as required;
17)Ensures that an adequate inventory of reagents, media and lab supplies are in readiness at all times to perform tests and procedures;
18)Brings to the attention of the Laboratory Director/Supervisor or acts upon any errors detected or made, and respond as objectively as possible;

Qualifications / Required Skills

We are currently seeking dynamic, qualified, independent embryologists with at least 2 years (embryologists), 5 years (senior embryologists), and lab director, who are able to perform all aspects of IVF and ART as follows:

Qualifications / Required Skills

1. ICSI
2. Blastocyst biopsy
3. Single sperm freezing
4. Ovarian tissue freezing
5. In Vitro Maturation
6. Egg vitrification
7. Managing and running an embryology, andrology, and hormone lab would be an asset
8. Micro-TESE for NOA, TESA and PESA experience is an asset
9. Research experience is an asset
10. QC / QA for IVF labs
11. Communication with patients and ability to establish good rapport with them is essential. Senior Embryologists must have the ability to lead and work well in a team environment.

All qualified candidates encouraged to apply but preference will be given to Canadian citizens or permanent residents.
Unique career opportunity for motivated candidate to join dynamic team to bring world class care to patients locally, regionally and internationally.

Additional Information

The positions are available immediately.
The position interacts closely with the Global Medical Director of OriginElle and the Clinic Director.

Our working environment is collegial and dynamic. Salary and benefits are competitive. This position offers both laboratory and research opportunities.

Salary: Commensurate with experience and generous bonuses possible

Contact Information

Kindly email your resumes to [email protected]

Applicants can be interviewed in person at CFAD in Vancouver and/or at ASRM in Denver

Employer Profile

OriginElle has two world-renowned fertility and women's health centers based in Montreal (Quebec) and Ottawa (Ontario, 2 hours by car from Montreal) that offer a full range of reproductive health services, including in vitro fertilization, fertility treatment and fertility preservation, as well as a variety of complementary health services. Our world class centers, which attract high profile patients ranging from Quebec celebrities to Hollywood actresses, from Federal government ministers to patients who have been referred from the leading USA and European IVF center's.

OriginElle Women’s Health Centre that offers a full range of reproductive health services, including but not limited to:
Intra Uterus Insemination (IUI) and Therapeutic Donor Insemination (TDI)
In-Vitro Fertilization (IVF) Cycles
IVM, in vitro maturation (IVF without hormonal stimulation)
Egg freezing
Fertility Preservation
PGT-M and PGT-A
Egg donation
Third party reproduction: We will work with all couples undergoing egg donation and Surrogacy cycles.

Opportunities for cutting edge research and supported attendance at national and international conferences.
Our team is headed by Prof S L Tan, internationally renowned IVF specialist and pioneer of IVM and oocyte vitrification with team members having achieved many Canadian and International firsts. Team members have published in leading journals including Nature, New England Journal of Medicine and the Lancet. Our embryology lab is run by a very experience embryology team whose members have directed major IVF centers in Canada and Internationally.