Embryologist

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Duke Health Integrated Practice

Duke Health Integrated Practice comprises more than 110 primary and specialty outpatient clinics, extending the reach of the Duke Health mission across the state of North Carolina.

JOB LOCATION:

Duke Fertility Center – 5601 Arringdon Park Dr, Morrsiville, NC

JOB SUMMARY:

We are seeking an Embryologist at Duke Fertility Center located in Morrisville, NC to coordinate and participate in a variety of complex duties in Assisted Reproduction including facilitating the resolution of andrology and embryology laboratory issues, inventory management, and performance of all laboratory procedures according to the established laboratory and accreditation guidelines.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Coordinate and participate in a variety of complex duties involved in Assisted Reproduction to include, but not limited to performing semen testing, semen processing for insemination, oocyte retrievals, oocyte insemination, embryo culture, trophectoderm biopsy, embryo intra-uterine transfer and cryopreservation of gametes and embryos. Perform fertilization assessment and maintain cultures under controlled conditions.


• Perform advance Reproductive Biology procedures.


• Monitor quality control testing to ensure reliability of testing procedures; monitor functioning and routine maintenance of laboratory equipment; prepare applicable records summarizing results and efforts to the laboratory director.


• Assist in the development and implementation of testing methods, techniques and procedures for laboratory application; set up and evaluate laboratory equipment and make recommendations accordingly; standardize laboratory solutions and develop reagents used in diagnostic work.


• Prepare reports and analyses setting forth progress, adverse trends and appropriate recommendations or conclusions. Serve as a liaison between the laboratory and physicians and related clinic personnel.


• Provide technical guidance and instruction to technicians, REI fellows, OB/GYN residents, students and other interested personnel in laboratory techniques.


• Maintain inventory of materials, supplies and equipment; reorder as required. Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.


• The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this classification. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required of personnel so classified.

JOB ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:

• Two years of clinical/research experience in a reproductive lab and/or andrology lab


• Bachelor's Degree in Biology, Zoology, Biochemistry or other related scientific field


• Masters in related field preferred


• RI Witness experience preferred


• Babysentry experience preferred


• Certification as Technical Supervisor in Andrology and Embryology by the American Board of Bioanalysis is preferred

JOB HOURS:

The schedule for this position is day shifts.