• Job Type: Officer of Administration
• Bargaining Unit:
• Regular/Temporary: Regular
• End Date if Temporary:
• Hours Per Week: 35
• Standard Work Schedule:
• Building:
• Salary Range: $120,000-$140,000

Position Summary

This position is responsible for performing IVF laboratory procedures in accordance with the Procedures and Policies of Columbia University Fertility Center. Under the direction of the Director of Embryology and in collaboration with the embryology team, the Embryologist will perform a wide variety of duties to support the overall maintenance of the laboratory.

Responsibilities

• Identifying oocytes during egg retrieval and assessing their quality; and preparing culture plates.
• Conducting oocyte insemination using both conventional and ICSI methods.
• Performing embryo biopsy, including blastomere and trophectoderm sampling.
• Utilizing Laser Assisted Hatching techniques and cultivating embryos.
• Assessing embryo quality, preparing, and loading them for transfer.
• Handling sperm freezing, oocyte freezing (vitrification), and embryo freezing (vitrification).
• May assist in maintaining inventory of semen, oocytes, and embryos.
• Recording data and entering it into the system and maintaining lab cleanliness.
• Managing laboratory inventory by ordering consumables and equipment.
• Adhering to good laboratory practices and following lab protocols, as well as relevant HIPAA and safety guidelines.
• Perform other related duties and responsibilities as assigned/requested.

Minimum Qualifications

• Require bachelor's degree or equivalent in education and experience, plus three years of related experience.
• Ability to perform tasks efficiently in outlined time frames.
• Three years of experience in embryology or related laboratory setting.
• Good hand/eye coordination.
• Excellent written and spoken communication skills with ability to interact appropriately with patients and clinical staff.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in fertility laboratory performing IVF or related procedures.

Other Requirements

• Ability to sit for long periods of time behind a microscope, in a lab setting.
• Ability to work under a laminar flow hood.
• Heavy lifting.
• Flexible working hours, potential for long days and early morning start times.
• Rotational weekend and holiday work.

The Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology is dedicated to the goal of building a multicultural faculty and staff committed to teaching, working and serving in a diverse community, and strongly encourages applications from candidates of traditionally underrepresented backgrounds.

We are continuously seeking to recruit individuals who will enhance the diversity of our workplace and the effectiveness of our organization.