Senior Embryologist duties

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Employer: IVF Canada
IVF Canada is a free-standing surgical facility which integrates the most advanced techniques available for the treatment of infertility in both females and males.
; ^- b/ a$ V! C: J0 d( YOur personalized patient care and consideration of the unique circumstances under which individual couples face infertility have made IVF Canada the most patient-focused and accessible private IVF clinic in Canada.
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) p) l4 S6 G0 ?4 P, A, VSenior Embryologist
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! H0 k. H! Y1 C% b1 W9 BThe Embryologist will be to work with the lab team to carry out all IVF lab procedures. Senior embryologists are responsible for retrieving eggs, IVF/ICSI, embryo grading and transfer as well as cryopreservation and maintaining meticulous records.

Duties:

• General knowledge and operation of laboratory equipment and an aptitude for investigating and troubleshooting malfunctioning equipment as well as any other technological equipment.
• Extensive computer literacy including intermediate to advanced knowledge of EMR (IDEAS) and Microsoft Office.
• Maintain inventory at acceptable levels for embryology laboratory.
• Keep all lab equipment, supplies and facilities clean and well organized at all times.
" r5 f4 Z$ h! o- Q5 n• Preparation and portioning of culture media and culture dishes.
) s- I7 i6 l2 v+ }! w• Egg retrieval, stripping, intra-cytoplasmic sperm injection (ISCI), fertilization checks, embryo culture and grading, assisted hatching, embryo transfer, embryo thaw and cryopreservation, and other duties as assigned.
• Provide rotating support for 24-hours alarm back up.
• Liaison between physicians, patients, nursing and administration.
• Report any critical incident in a timely fashion to the Laboratory Director and participate in continuous quality assessment and risk management on an ongoing basis.
• Work toward the ultimate goal of attaining the highest possible patient satisfaction.
  I# F. ~: A5 E% Q! c• Participate in the development of policies, procedures and standards as they relate to laboratory procedures used in the treatment of infertility patients.
% A) o  y9 }% t0 k/ hQualifications / Required Skills
Applicants should have a minimum Bachelor's Degree in Biological Sciences or related field and a minimum two year's experience as an Embryologist. Andrology experience is preferred but not required. We are seeking a detail-oriented individual with excellent communication skills and the ability to work weekend and holiday rotations. Exacting standards, attention to detail, exemplary documentation habits, and a desire to follow protocol is necessary.
Salary: Salary is commensurate with experience.
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