Careers

The position of Senior Embryologist at IVF Virginia will utilize expertise in the embryology field to perform the following duties in our medical laboratory:

+ Perform oocyte retrieval from follicular fluid, denuding, intracytoplasmic sperm injection and conventional in-vitro fertilization;
+ Maintain the in-vitro fertilization culture system to develop embryos;
+ Conduct assessment of fertilization, development, grade and stage of embryos;
+ Perform blastocyst biopsy and process cells for preimplantation genetic testing;
+ Intrauterine embryo transfer;
+ Perform vitrification and thawing of embryos and oocytes and maintain cryopreservation storage system;
+ Coordinate relocation of embryos, oocytes, and sperm between clinics;
+ Ensure required materials are available and non toxic to gametes prior to all cycles;
+ Document procedures and results in electronic health record systems;
+ Conduct periodic review and update of laboratory standard operating procedures;
+ Perform quality control and quality management procedures;
+ Maintain and calibrate laboratory equipment, and instruments according to applicable regulations;
+ Enforce compliance processes and documentation per CLIA, JCAHO, and FDA regulations;
+ Report data to the National Assisted Reproductive Technology Surveillance System;
+ Supervise junior and mid-level embryologists.