Job Description / Duties

Senior Embryologist
Full-Time Professional
CCRM Toronto, 160 Bloor St E.

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The Senior Embryologist will be responsible for performing all procedures in the IVF Laboratory under the direction of the Associate Lab Director & IVF Laboratory Supervisor. The Senior Embryologist must demonstrate knowledge and skills related to the various procedures performed in the IVF Laboratory. The Senior Embryologist reports directly to the Associate Lab Director and takes direction from the Lab Supervisor and Lab Director. The Senior Embryologist will have exceptional organizational skills, self-motivation, excellent communication skills along with a high level of independent judgment and accuracy. The Senior Embryologist functions independently and fosters cooperative working relationships within the IVF laboratory and other departments. The Senior Embryologist must be well organized, efficient, attentive to details, responsible, and able to multi-task.

What You’ll Do Every Day

• Performs daily, weekly, and periodic function checks and maintenance on equipment. Trouble shoots any equipment problems and makes appropriate decisions for repair, with guidance.
• Keeps work area clean and tidy at all times by performing necessary housekeeping tasks. Follows appropriate blood borne pathogen handling and disposal procedures.
• Performs all aspects of media/medium preparation with sterile technique for each case and documents the lots used.
• Processes semen for IVF procedures according to IVF lab protocol.
• Assists physician during egg retrievals and is able to locate and assess all oocytes retrieved in a timely manner. Able to trim oocytes without trauma or injury to the oocytes.
• Consistently implements IVF lab’s double signature and check system when performing procedures to assure correct identity of eggs, sperm and embryos.
• Consistently documents all patient results into the IVF Lab information system (LIS).
• Performs daily fertilization checks which includes “cleaning “embryos with minimal trauma (insemination cases) to observe fertilization. Is able to assess fertilization by observation of pronuclei and polar bodies.
• Participates in continuing education and in-services as appropriate.
• Able to correctly grade Day 3- Day 6 embryos according to the IVF lab procedures. Can perform assisted hatching on Day 3 embryos without causing trauma to the embryo.
• Performs freezing and thawing of human embryos according to IVF lab protocol which results in a high survival rate.
• Performs oocyte inseminations according to IVF lab protocol.
• Assists in maintaining adequate inventory of all supplies so they are readily available. Assists in monitoring and ordering supplies on a weekly basis.
• Able to hyal and strip oocytes for ICSI with minimal trauma.
• Performs Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection (ICSI) according to IVF lab procedures resulting in high fertilization rates.
• Able to assist physician with embryo transfers by successfully loading embryos into a transfer catheter and handing the catheter to the physician. Performs proper identification of the patient with a “time-out” before the transfer.
• Assists physician during PESA, MESA and TESE procedures by locating and correctly processing sperm found according to IVF lab procedures.
• Performs biopsy procedures including trophectoderm biopsy resulting in high number of embryos returning a testing result. Embryos biopsied result in a high survival rate when thawed and an acceptable implantation rate when transferred.
• Performs freezing and thawing of human oocytes according to IVF lab protocol which results in a high survival rate.
• Able to provide additional assistance to patients when requested.
• Assists research department with projects.

Other Duties

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, tasks, duties, or responsibilities that are required of this position. Duties, responsibilities, tasks, and activities of this position are subject to change at any time with or without notice.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• The Senior Embryologist will demonstrate good general laboratory and sterile technique.
• Ability to work quickly and accurately with meticulous techniques.
• Must be self motivated and flexible in daily work assignment.
• Must be well organized with excellent customer service and communication.
• Must be able to prioritize tasks and perform them with great attention to details.
• Must demonstrate problem solving skills related to patient care and IVF lab services.
• Must be able to enter data into a database system accurately and efficiently with no errors.
• Must have excellent patient and customer service skills and be able to interact well with other departments.
• Must demonstrate the ability to be an effective team member and perform additional duties as delegated.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None

Working Conditions

This job operates in a professional office and clinical setting with frequent use of medical instrumentation and equipment, supplies and materials. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, including computer keyboards and mice, telephones, photocopiers, scanners and filing cabinets.
The duties of this position involves an inherent potential for mucous membrane or skin contact with blood, body fluids or tissues or a potential for spills and splashes from them. Appropriate protective measures are required for every employee engaged in these tasks. The duties of this position also involve occasionally exerting 75 pounds of force, and/or up to 35 pounds of force frequently.
While performing the duties of this job, an employee is regularly required to talk, see and hear. The employee is frequently required to sit; will occasionally stand and/or walk; use hands and fingers to grasp, pick, pinch, type and reach with arms and hands. Employee is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading; operating of standard office machines and equipment.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Why Join CCRM Fertility?

As one of the leading providers of fertility services in the North America, CCRM is comprised of the best people in the industry. If you have a desire to be a part of an enthusiastic team, help patients achieve their dreams of parenthood, and grow both professionally and personally, CCRM may be the right place for you. CCRM offers competitive pay and benefits, growth opportunities, and an environment supportive of the success of our teams.

What we Offer our Team Members

• Competitive pay and bonus opportunity
• Medical, dental and vision benefits
• Extended Health benefits
• Paid time off and holiday time
• Professional development opportunities
• Job training and cross training opportunities

Pre-Employment Requirements

All offers of employment are conditional upon successful completion of pre-employment screenings, including a criminal background check, drug screen, professional reference checks, and verification of your eligibility and authorization to work in Canada. Some positions may also require verification of your education, professional licensure and/or certifications, and prior employment.

Equal Employment/Anti-Discrimination

We are an equal opportunity employer. In all aspects of employment, including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, the choice will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.

Qualifications / Required Skills

Education and Experience
• Must have either a medical technology licensure/certificate and degree or a Bachelor’s Degree in Biology, Chemistry, or Microbiology. Computer related courses preferred. Strong laboratory courses and/or experience required.
• Previous laboratory or scientific research experience required. Medical laboratory experience preferred. Computer related experience preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in an IVF practice is preferred

Contact Information

Michael Crowe - Associate Lab Director
mcrowe@ccrmivf.com

Employer Profile

Why Join CCRM Fertility?

As one of the leading providers of fertility services in the North America, CCRM is comprised of the best people in the industry. If you have a desire to be a part of an enthusiastic team, help patients achieve their dreams of parenthood, and grow both professionally and personally, CCRM may be the right place for you. CCRM offers competitive pay and benefits, growth opportunities, and an environment supportive of the success of our teams.

What we Offer our Team Members

• Competitive pay and bonus opportunity
• Medical, dental and vision benefits
• Extended Health benefits
• Paid time off and holiday time
• Professional development opportunities
• Job training and cross training opportunities

Pre-Employment Requirements

All offers of employment are conditional upon successful completion of pre-employment screenings, including a criminal background check, drug screen, professional reference checks, and verification of your eligibility and authorization to work in Canada. Some positions may also require verification of your education, professional licensure and/or certifications, and prior employment.

Who Is CCRM Fertility?

CCRM Fertility is a global pioneer in fertility treatment, research and science. Founded by Dr. William Schoolcraft 35 years ago, CCRM Fertility specializes in the most advanced fertility treatments with deep expertise in IVF, fertility testing, egg freezing, preimplantation genetic testing, third party reproduction and egg donation. CCRM Fertility leverages its own data and a dedicated team of in-house reproductive endocrinologists, embryologists and geneticists to deliver industry-leading outcomes.

CCRM Fertility has 34 locations in North America, serving patients in 12 major metropolitan areas, including Atlanta, Boston, Dallas-Fort Worth, Denver, Houston, New Jersey, New York, Northern Virginia, Minneapolis, Orange County, San Francisco Bay Area, and Toronto.
CCRM Fertility is a proud strategic partner of Unified Women’s Healthcare, a focused women’s health company that strategically operates, affiliates, or invests in business that drive better outcomes and experiences for patients for every milestone and moment of her healthcare journey.

For more information, visit www.ccrmivf.com.