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Job DescriptionJob DescriptionWe are growing the lab team at the Northern Virginia location! CCRM Fertility, a global pioneer in fertility treatment, research, science, specializing in IVF, fertility testing, egg freezing, preimplantation genetic testing, third party reproduction and egg donation. As a member of CCRM Fertility's diverse team of professionals, you will be a part of helping families grow and changing lives. We take pride in providing our employees with meaningful employment, a supportive culture, and a well-balanced personal & work life alignment. For more information, visit Location Address: Department: Embryology (IVF) LabWork Schedule: Monday - Friday (7:00am - 3:30pm)What We Offer Our Team Members:Generous Paid time-off (PTO) and paid holidaysMedical, Dental, and Vision InsuranceHealth benefits eligible the first day of the month following your start date.401(k) Plan with Company Match (first of the month following 2 months of service)Basic & Supplement Life InsuranceEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)Short-Term DisabilityFlexible spending including Dependent Care and Commuter benefits.Health Savings AccountCCRM Paid Family Medical Leave (eligible after 1 year)Supplemental Options (Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Accident)Professional Development, Job Training, and Cross Training Opportunities Bonus PotentialWhat You Will Do: The Embryologist will be responsible for performing technical procedures in the IVF Laboratory under the direction of the IVF Laboratory Supervisor and Director. The Embryologist must demonstrate knowledge and skills related to the various procedures performed in the IVF Laboratory, collaborating with team to perform various embryology and andrology procedures. The Embryologist reports directly to the IVF Lab Supervisor or Director.Perform daily, weekly, and monthly and other periodic quality control for the laboratory.Follow appropriate blood borne pathogen handling and disposal procedures.Perform all aspects of media/medium preparation with sterile technique for each case and documents the lots used.Process semen for IVF procedures according to IVF lab protocol.Assist physician during egg retrievals and is able to locate and assess all oocytes retrieved in a timely manner. Able to trim oocytes without trauma or injury to the oocytes.Adhere to the IVF lab's double signature and check system when performing procedures to ensure correct identity of eggs, sperm, and embryos.Document all patients' results into the IVF Lab information system (LIS).Perform daily fertilization checks.Perform freezing and thawing of human embryos according to IVF lab protocol with a high survival rate.Perform oocyte inseminations according to IVF lab protocol.Able to denude oocytes for ICSI with minimal trauma.Perform Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection (ICSI) according to IVF lab procedures resulting in high fertilization rates.Assist physician with embryo transfer and ensures proper identification of the patient with a "time-out" before the transfer.Assist physician during PESA, MESA and TESE procedures by locating and processing sperm found according to IVF lab procedures.Other duties as assigned.What You Bring:Bachelor's Degree in Biology, Chemistry, or Microbiology required.Medical technology licensure/certificate required if Embryologist completed a medical technology university-based program.3+ years' experience in laboratory or scientific research required.What You Bring:Bachelor's Degree in Biology, Chemistry, or Microbiology required.Medical technology licensure/certificate required if Embryologist completed a medical technology university-based program.3+ years' experience in laboratory or scientific research required.Working Conditions: The physical demands described here are representative of those which should be met, with or without reasonable accommodation (IAW ADA Guidelines), by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. This job operates in a professional offic