What are the responsibilities and job description for the Embryologist II & III position at Inception?
The Embryologist performs all the complex laboratory procedures required for an in-vitro fertilization (IVF) cycle including identification and evaluation of human oocytes in follicular fluid, assessment and viability of recently fertilized oocytes, microinjection techniques such as intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) and assisted hatching with the laser, appropriate culturing of cleaved embryos and blastocysts, grading and selecting human embryos for transfer, and the cryopreservation and thawing of cleaved embryos and blastocysts.
Essential Responsibilities:
- Performs all procedures required for IVF cycles, including medium and dish preparation, egg retrieval, sperm preparation, fertilization check, embryo evaluation, cryopreservation and thawing, transfer, ICSI and assisted hatching. Experience with trophectoderm biopsy is preferred. Biopsy is required for a level III.
- Performs all andrology services, including preparation of semen samples for artificial inseminations and IVF, cryopreservation of sperm, and complete sperm analysis assessed by World Health Organization (WHO) standards.
- Performs laboratory quality control (QC), quality assessment (QA), and participates in quality improvement (QI) programs, record keeping and collection of data.
- Participates in research on oocytes cryopreservation, oocyte maturation, preimplantation genetic diagnosis and related research.
Education and/or Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in laboratory science required; master’s degree preferred for Embryologist
- 3-4 years prior experience in human IVF laboratory
- Biopsy is required for a Level III
- Ability to participate in a rotating schedule that includes some weekends, holidays and early morning or late afternoon hours.
- Travel/Rotation: travel may be required to different office locations within our practice
The Prelude Network is part of Inception Fertility, a family of patient-centered, tech-enabled brands that together seek to redefine the fertility patient experience. At Inception, we touch every stage of the fertility life cycle—from egg donations and preservation to fertilization, pharmaceuticals, and even financing—making us well positioned to help patients build families regardless of what their unique journey looks like. Our diverse portfolio also enables us to offer exceptional opportunities for professional growth across several fertility-related specialties.
Inception offers fantastic benefits to our team (Family members):
- FREE employee only coverage option for the medical, dental and vision plans plus FREE basic life insurance, EAP and long-term disability insurance!
- Adoption assistance and fertility benefits
- Maternity and paternity/partner paid leave
- 401k with generous match
- 10 Company-paid holidays
- PTO starting at 18 days/year
- Family member recognition program
- Continuing education/professional development reimbursement and time off
- Family member referral program
- HealthJoy benefit concierge service and more!