Job Description / Duties

An exciting opportunity for a leadership role in a new location of a well established fertility center. Reporting to the Lab Director, the Lead Andrologist role provides specialized andrology services to the HFC team including: preparation of human sperm specimens for therapeutic procedures, cryopreservation of human sperm specimens, and diagnostic and quality control tests on human sperm specimens. The role is responsible for day-to-day andrology, maintenance of computer-generated logs and reports related to patient testing and billing, and other lab related duties. This role will require a leadership mindset and skillset, strong communication and team building skills.
The Andrologist maintains accurate inventory of cryopreserved sperm specimens, maintains laboratory instruments and consumables, and contributes to the ongoing improvement of laboratory services, procedures, and standards, and also participates in research activities, collaborations related to human sperm, and works in accordance with the laboratory standard operating policies and procedures in a team approach, and adheres to safe and ethical laboratory practices.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & FUNCTIONS:
• Provides andrology services, including semen analysis, IUI preparation and cryopreservation to clinical laboratory patients according to established procedures and protocols
• Correctly processes samples per established protocols for testing including required transportation and storage conditions, completion of requisition forms, and transmission of electronic data per protocol.
• Generates correct billing, charges, and payment information as required for laboratory services.
• Accurately and completely performs the billing audit without incident.
• Keeps work area clean and tidy at all times. Follows pathogen handling and disposal procedures per required Healthcare regulations and legislation.
• Participates in Quality Assurance activities as defined by laboratory management and quality team.
• Maintains confidentiality and appropriate behaviors to protect patient health information.
• Consistently protects computer access by locking or signing-off of computer programs.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications / Required Skills

• Successful completion of a Bachelor of Science in biological sciences
• CFAS Andrologist certification, preferred
• 3+ years of prior experience in Andrology (sperm count, motility and morphology), specimen processing, and administrative and patient care duties.
• Skills in properly identifying and assessing specimens, selecting adequate processing procedures and following standard operating procedures in daily practices
• Skills in performing general laboratory techniques, e.g. processing of specimens, operation/trouble shooting of equipment, quality control procedures
• Working knowledge of quality and risk management, laboratory safety procedures and WHMIS
• Working knowledge of laws, regulations and guidelines pertaining to Assisted Human Reproduction, as well as Canadian, American and WHO andrology standards
• Working knowledge of regulations pertaining to the transport of dangerous goods
• Working knowledge of regulations pertaining to the ethical conduct of research involving humans
• Strong basic math and computer skills required, with a strong knowledge of related laboratory software preferred.
• Highly organized, with a strong ability to multi-task, prioritize, and have a strong attention to detail.
• Must have excellent communication skills and make it a priority to consistently communicate positively and professionally with all staff members and patients.
• Displays a positive attitude and flexibility in changing situations.
• Participates in identifying problems and suggesting solutions.
• Maintains Confidentiality for all patient and clinic information.

Additional Information

Working Conditions:

• High level of Safety Standards
• Really Awesome Team
• Great Working hours
• Mon-Fri plus weekend rotation
• Employer Paid Benefits
• RSP Matching Program
• Paid time off

AODA, Employment Equity and Human Rights Statement:

Hannam Fertility Centre is committed to providing a barrier-free work environment in concert with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and with the Ontario Human Rights Code. HFC strives to ensure that its employment practices are free from direct and indirect discrimination and will ensure the full participation and advancement of members of historically disadvantaged groups (i.e., members of visible minorities, persons with disabilities, women, and aboriginal peoples).

As such, HFC will do their due diligence to make accommodations available to applicants with disabilities upon request; will ensure they are fair and equitable for all persons; and will not condone or tolerate any acts of discrimination or harassment under any of the grounds protected under human rights legislation.

Contact Information

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Alexander Lagunov, BSc(H), MSc
Laboratory Director – CCRM Toronto
Director of Lab Technology and Training – CCRM IVF Network
Certified Clinical Embryologist – CFAS

CCRM Toronto / Hannam Fertility Centre
160 Bloor Street East, 15th floor
Toronto, ON, M4W 3R2

E: alagunov@ccrmivf.com
P: 416-595-1521
F: 416-506-0680
www.ccrmivf.com
www.hannamfertility.com

Employer Profile

We are a team of Doctors, Nurses and Healthcare professionals dedicated to being Canada's trusted leader in fertility care. We offer our patients the shortest time to a healthy pregnancy while making every effort to make the journey the least stressful possible.

Our fertility services include cutting edge diagnostics, Canada’s largest Natural Conception Program, and the world’s leading IVF technology. Our program offers a level of technology quality control and care unparalleled in Canada. We are the only fertility clinic in Canada certified by the American College of Pathologists, the highest standard in the world.

At HFC you can anticipate working with leading physicians and cutting-edge science in a LGBTQ+ friendly, patient-centred flagship facility in downtown Toronto.

If you are excited by the opportunity to join a highly successful, fast-paced, and rapidly growing specialized healthcare team, then this might be just the right role for you.