Job Description / Duties

• Maintain the technical, scientific, and administrative aspects of the laboratories in accordance with Federal, Provincial, and Regulatory agencies.
• Responsible for the daily operation and administration of the laboratories, including the training and development of competent personnel to perform andrology and embryology procedures.
• Participate in all laboratory procedures
• Ensure application and maintenance of the laboratory Standard Operating Procedures.
• Maintain a robust quality control/quality management program.
• Resolve technical difficulties, and ensure all equipment is correctly maintained
• Organise the staff rotation for the laboratory
• Participate in the weekend and statutory holiday rotation
• Provide regular analyses reports to the Scientific Director and work with the Scientific Director to drive development and improvement in the laboratory
• Communicate regularly with the Scientific Director to ensure optimal performance of the laboratory and to ensure clear communication
• Work cooperatively with a multidisciplinary team to provide patient-centered care, while meeting the objectives and goals of the practice.
• Ensure the laboratories are always compliant with all inspection and accreditation parameters.
• Maintain effective communication with the medical/clinical directors and the physicians/clinical teams.
• Foster a spirit of teamwork and unity among laboratory staff members, expeditious conflict resolution, and the appreciation of diversity as well as cohesiveness, supportiveness, and working effectively together.
• Must collaborate with the Medical Director and Regional Scientific Director to ensure appropriate implementation of the Regulations within the Lab and Clinic.
• Must have or gain an understanding of the Safety of Ova and Sperm Regulations and/or Health Canada Regulations when working with Donor Gametes.

Qualifications / Required Skills

• Four+ years’ experience as a clinical embryologist with ability to show supervisory competence
• Intimate knowledge of all andrology and embryology procedures, with CFAS certification in embryology and andrology
• Master’s degree in biology or the biological sciences from an accredited university is required.
• Ability to prioritize, organize workload and plan independently.
• Exceptional phone etiquette and interpersonal skills.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Intermediate to advanced knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Bilingual French and English.
• Demonstration of good attendance and work performance.
• Knowledgeable and experience providing a safe and inclusive environment to gender and sexually diverse people (2SLGBTQIA+)
• Committed to patient centered care.

Additional Information

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to promoting an environment of diversity and accessibility.

Contact Information

Qualified candidates are invited to submit their cover letter and resume (in one document) to s.phillips@cliniqueovo.com

Employer Profile

Procrea Gatineau is part of the largest network of fertility clinics in Canada and is the business partner of choice for distinguished fertility centres and clinicians. Through collaboration, strategic expertise, and tactical back-office resources; clinicians and their teams can focus their time and energy on what matters most - providing exceptional empathetic care, delivering outstanding fertility treatment, and helping to fulfill the dream for patients of creating families.
We are less than 15 minutes from Ottawa! We are an employee-recommended workplace and are recognized for our excellence in creating a healthy, engaged and productive workforce.
Our vision is to empower and enable our partner clinicians, researchers, and their teams to pursue globally leading clinical outcomes and unparalleled patient journeys. Our Company and partners will drive the profession forward utilizing innovation, data mining, strategic relationships and evidence-based science and technology.

The role:
Great professional opportunity if you are challenged by a young and stimulating work environment! Synonymous with success in the field of fertility in Canada, we are recruiting one Embryologist, Laboratory Supervisor for our new laboratory at the clinic. This is an excellent opportunity to be part of a new facility and to help grow the clinic to fulfil its potential.