Junior Embryologist | Women's Reproductive Endocrinology Infertility (REI) Center | Full-time | Days

Overview

Advance your career at University of Florida Health as a Junior Embryologist in beautiful Gainesville, Florida where Nature and Culture meet. Our thriving community is known for its unique blend of natural beauty, innovation, cultural energy, and recreation. UF Health is consistently ranked among the nation’s best hospitals and we are committed to excellence in healthcare. We value the dedication our clinical laboratory specialists have in advancing reproductive and infertility testing. Our patients and our people are at the center of everything we do. Make UF Health your next career destination.

UF Health Experience & Rewards:

• Level 1 trauma center and teaching hospital
• FACT accredited NCI-designated cancer institute
• Bone Marrow and Solid Organ Transplant Center
• Accrued PTO including holidays
• Annual salary reviews
• Tuition reimbursement
• Competitive healthcare/retirement plans
• Wellness programs

Responsibilities

In this role the Junior Embryologist will perform the following duties:

• Provide laboratory services in the Human Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) laboratory.
• Perform semen analysis and prepares sperm samples, including surgically retrieved sperm.
• Recover oocytes and performs sperm preparation and oocyte insemination.
• Assess fertilization and monitors embryo development through culture and evaluation.
• Assist with embryo transfer procedures.
• Perform cryopreservation of gametes and embryos.
• Accurately document and reports laboratory results.
• Conduct quality control procedures and proficiency testing in accordance with laboratory standards.
• Monitor laboratory inventory and maintains equipment to ensure optimal performance.
• Report directly to the Laboratory Director and communicates any concerns or issues promptly.
• Develop and maintains knowledge of all aspects of ART laboratory procedures and practices.
• Ensure compliance with federal and Florida regulations governing Human ART laboratories.
• Perform all duties in accordance with the standards and guidelines established by the American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM).

Schedule

FTE: 1.0

Hours: 8:00am-5:00pm

Days: Monday-Friday

Qualifications

Education

Required: B.S. degree in biological sciences, chemistry, reproductive biology or animal sciences

Experience

Required: Minimum of 1 year of documented experience in ART, including sperm preparation, oocyte retrieval, embryo transfer, conventional IVF and embryo vitrification.

Preferred: Experience in human ART, but consideration will be given for experience in animal models, such as bovine.

Licensure

Required: Florida license as Clinical Laboratory Personnel (must obtain within 1 year of hire

Certification

Required: American Board of Bioanalysis (ABB) or equivalent as a Medical Technologist (MT-AAB) with individual certifications in both Andrology and Embryology (must obtain within 1 year)

Motor Vehicle Operator Designation

Employees in this position will not operate vehicles for an assigned business purpose