Junior Embryologist

About Kindbody

Kindbody is a leading fertility clinic network and family-building benefits provider, delivering comprehensive reproductive care across the U.S. Our mission is to make fertility and family-building more accessible and affordable while ensuring superior health outcomes through clinical excellence and a seamless patient experience.

About the Role

As a Junior Embryologist reporting to our Laboratory Manager, you will be working diligently to continue developing andrology/embryology skills and competence. This position will participate in the daily operation of the human IVF and andrology laboratories. This position includes ‘hands-on’ involvement in clinical IVF laboratory work as directed.

Responsibilities

• Perform Chemistry Laboratory and Andrology Laboratory Procedures as needed.

• Perform and Learn assisted reproductive technology methods, including, but not limited to, semen preparation, oocyte identification, conventional IVF, ICSI, embryo culture and grading, laser-assisted hatching, trophectoderm biopsy, sperm, oocyte, and embryo cryopreservation (vitrification).

• Maintain accurate laboratory records

• Perform quality control procedures and monitor KPIs

• Participate in the laboratory’s quality management program

• Coordinate with reproductive endocrinologists and OB/GYNs to assist their patients with reproductive health issues and clinical research.

• Ensure all patient information is documented appropriately in our EMR according to our procedures

• Works independently to ensure the program goals are achieved

• Support and promote excellence in customer service

• Provide feedback to HQ on process improvement and job specifications to help gain efficiencies in the day-to-day

• Is willing to travel to other Kindbody locations to perform patient testing, train or support staff.

• Is willing to collaboratively support the Kindbody team remotely or locally with their expertise.

• Assist with projects, tasks, and team support as needed.

Lab Scientist Responsibilities

• Perform semen analysis and endocrine testing as applicable

• Prepare semen for intrauterine insemination (IUI) and in vitro fertilization (IVF)

• Prepare semen for cryopreservation and storage

• Maintain accurate laboratory records

• Perform quality control procedures and monitor KPIs

• Participate in the laboratory’s quality management program, inclusive of all Kindbody labs

• And other responsibilities and ad-hoc projects from time to time, based on business needs.

Who You Are

• Proficient performing retrievals, sperm prep, vitrification, warming, and transfers.

• Bachelor's degree in a scientific field required (Biology, Chemistry, or Medical Technology, etc.)

• Minimum of 1 year of experience required, working in a fertility laboratory setting preferred

• Must demonstrate high integrity and professional demeanor

• Must demonstrate punctual and reliable work habits

• Detail-oriented, meticulous record-keeping

• Strong communication skills & a team player

• Willingness to be flexible

• Some experience in EMR and G-Suite