About Texas Children's Hospital
Summary:
We are searching for an Embryologist — someone who works well in a fast-paced setting. In this position, you will carry out numerous laboratory procedures involving testing of and achieving pregnancy in infertile couples through IVF, IUI's, micromanipulation and other related reproductive procedures.
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Job Duties & Responsibilities
• Specimen Processing (Semen Analysis, Sperm Washing for IUI/ IVF and Cryopreservation) performed according to standard operating procedures with the highest regard to quality, efficiency, accuracy and timeliness
• Record collection time, arrival time and days of abstinence
• Ensure that specimens received from the patient are labeled and placed into the incubator
• Permanently and legibly label all specimens in a uniform and consistent fashion, recorded and placed in both the patient file and lab notebook(s)
• In Vitro Fertilization performed according to standard operating procedures with the highest regard to quality, efficiency, accuracy and timeliness
• Discuss various tests with patients, how and why they are performed
• Laboratory Testing (Andrology and Embryology) performed according to standard operating procedures with the highest regard to quality, efficiency, accuracy and timeliness
• Follow quality guidelines formulated and instituted by the manager in the andrology and embryology laboratories, which also includes Care and Use of Lab Equipment
• Ordering Lab Supplies and Equipment
• Files and logs are clearly/neatly labeled, maintained, and organized in such a way as to track any specimen back to an accession number, date or patient last and first name
• Maintain lab supplies ensuring that appropriate materials are always available
Skills & Requirements
• Being fully vaccinated against COVID-19, including any booster dose(s) of the COVID-19 vaccine recommended by the Centers for Disease Control when eligible, is required for all employees at Texas Children’s, unless approved for a medical or religious exemption.
• Bachelor's Degree Biological Sciences, Medical Technology or general sciences field Required
• 2 years Andrology and/or Embryology experience Required