Andrologist

Andrologist

Job Status: Full-Time

Location: Vaughan with potential coverage in Newmarket, Ontario

Reports To: Andrology and Phlebotomy Team Lead, Lead Embryologist, Lab Director

About Us

Generation Fertility celebrates a team-based approach to providing an excellent, highly responsive and personalized care experience for every patient. Every member of our multi-disciplinary team is valued for playing a critical role in delivering this experience. If you want to be a part of our collaborative and supportive team, consider joining us!

Based out of beautiful and modern clinic facilities in Vaughan and Newmarket, our staff enjoy a fulfilling work environment, with the support and tools to develop your career and grow professionally.

Your Role

The Andrologist is responsible for the assessment preparation and preservation of human semen samples for their use in various treatments for infertility.

Job Responsibilities:

· Assess human semen samples for their suitability.

· Performs test to assess the sperm function and provides feedback based on those results as to the potential fertility of the patient.

· Makes recommendations as to the most appropriate treatment.

· Prepares fresh and frozen samples for IUI and IVF.

· Prepares and freezes semen samples.

· Maintains the cyrobank.

· Ensures that all technical procedures are carried out according to the laboratory procedure manual in a reliable competent manner.

· Ensures all communications of the department are screened and acted upon ensure the correct identification of specimens and conveys to the Laboratory Director/Lead Embryologist/Andrology and Phlebotomy Team Lead or promptly deals with any unsuitable specimens.

· Issues provisional reports according to protocol so that delays in transmitting information to the medical staff are minimized.

· Records data on test/procedures in a clear and concise way, so that all staff members can immediately understand what test/procedures have been performed and what results obtained.

· Conveys any significant abnormal test procedure results to the Laboratory Director (Lead embryologist) or take appropriate action as required.

· Ensures that an adequate inventory of reagents media and lab supplies are in readiness at all times to perform tests and procedures.

· Brings to the attention of the Laboratory Director/Lead Embryologist or ask upon any errors detected or made and respond as objectively as possible.

· Uses all laboratory equipment according to laboratory protocols and guidelines and reports or appears actual or potential malfunctions immediately.

· Becomes familiar with all new or revised procedures as they become available and maintains laboratory currency by regular review of the Laboratory Manual.

· Assist in training new personnel or technologists from other centres in learning laboratory tests/procedures and recording methods.

· Participates in safety programs within the clinic.

· Maintaining laboratory QC, inventory, cleanliness, stocking and ordering

· Performs frequent maintenance, monitoring and repair of essential equipment to ensure optimum operation.

· Participates in continuing education through attendance at internal journal clubs and outside meetings and symposia.

Experience / Position Requirements:

· BSc in Biology or related field of Medical Laboratory Technology including a sound understanding of animal or human physiology

· CFAS certification (an asset)

· Recent experience in Andrology/Sperm Handling

· Generation Fertility is a multi-site corporation. There may be times you are requested to participate in assignments at other sites. Without causing undue hardship or significant personal inconvenience, Generation Fertility proposes a solid team approach to our availability regarding the need and development of all our programs.

Skills:

· Sound understanding of human reproductive biology.

· Excellent fine motor skills.

· Exceptional attention to detail.

· An ability to apply rigorous quality control procedures.

· Well developed problem-solving techniques.

· Demonstrated ability to take initiative and work under minimal supervision.

· Effective communication and interpersonal skills.

· Knowledgeable about providing a safe and inclusive environment to gender and sexually diverse people (2SLGBTQIA ).

· Committed to patient centered care.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $24.00-$28.00 per hour

Expected hours: 37.5 per week

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking

Flexible language requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Education:

• Doctoral Degree (preferred)

Work Location: In person