Embryologist II Full Time Days

Company Description

At Northwestern Medicine, every patient interaction makes a difference in cultivating a positive workplace. This patient-first approach is what sets us apart as a leader in the healthcare industry. As an integral part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to join our quest for better health care, no matter where you work within the Northwestern Medicine system. We pride ourselves on providing competitive benefits: from tuition reimbursement and loan forgiveness to 401(k) matching and lifecycle benefits, our goal is to take care of our employees. Ready to join our quest for better?

Job Description

The Embryologist II reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.

The Embryologist II is an experienced, fully-trained embryologist who has a thorough knowledge of assisted reproduction. This position is primarily responsible for performing procedures for artificial reproductive technology including complete human egg fertilization and embryo culturing. This includes microscopic identification of oocytes contained in follicular fluid following the aspiration procedure, classifying the oocytes depending on nuclear characteristics (a measure of oocyte maturation), preparation of granulose cells for co culture, sperm preparation (washing, isolation, buffer treatment, count, motility analysis), oocyte insemination, microscopic identification of fertilized eggs, cryopreservation of excess embryos, preparation of embryos for transfer to the uterus, thawing of cryopreserved embryos for transfer to the uterus. 

The Embryologist II performs advanced micromanipulation techniques including embryo biopsy and ICSI to facilitate fertilization and monitors media quality to assure ability to support growth of embryos.

Responsibilities:

• Performs advanced micromanipulation of embryos and oocytes including embryo biopsy and ICSI
• Performs laboratory assignments correctly and reliably, including routine procedures and quality control tests, as described in the Laboratory Procedure Manual.  Certain amount of assignments will take place on weekend and after regular working hours.
• Contribute to patient management by communication laboratory findings and interpretations of the findings with physicians, nurses and patients, if appropriate.
• Assist laboratory director in maintaining and updating laboratory supplies and equipment.
• Assist laboratory director in data collection and analysis.
• Assist laboratory director in laboratory preparedness for CAP
• Participate in continuing education activities.
• Participate in continuing quality improvement programs of the foundation and laboratory.
• Participates in training of new staff as requested

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in biological or chemical sciences or equivalent relevant experience.
• Three (3) to five (5) years’ experience in a relevant role.
• Previous experience in advanced micromanipulation, tissue culture, sterile techniques and egg iteration.

Preferred:

• Certification as ART

Additional Information

Northwestern Medicine is an equal opportunity employer (disability, VETS) and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.

Background Check

Northwestern Medicine conducts a background check that includes criminal history on newly hired team members and, at times, internal transfers. If you are offered a position with us, you will be required to complete an authorization and disclosure form that gives Northwestern Medicine permission to run the background check.  Results are evaluated on a case-by-case basis, and we follow all local, state, and federal laws, including the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act.

Artificial Intelligence Disclosure

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person. 

Benefits

We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events. Please visit our Benefits section to learn more.

Sign-on Bonus Eligibility (if sign-on bonus offered for position): Internal employees and rehires who left Northwestern Medicine within 1 year are not eligible for the sign on bonus. Exception: New graduate internal employees seeking their first licensed clinical position at NM may be eligible depending upon the job family.