What are the responsibilities and job description for the SR. EMBRYOLOGIST position at RMA Network?
RMA is seeking a full-time Embryologist to join our growing team in our new Houston, TX location. This position is scheduled to work Monday to Friday from 7:30 AM - 3:30 PM with weekend and holiday rotation coverage.
Responsibilities:
- Study and review laboratory operating manual and become familiar with quality assurance, quality control, safety procedures and operating guidelines for performing laboratory services.
- Study and review OSHA requirements for safe laboratory operation.
- Adhere to the laboratory’s quality control policies and document all quality control activities.
- Follow the laboratory’s procedures for specimen handling and processing, reporting and maintaining records of patient results.
- Initially, perform laboratory services under supervision to gain proficiency. Subsequently perform laboratory procedures independently in an efficient and reliable manner.
- Obtain certification to perform laboratory services on independent basis.
- Identify problems that may adversely affect procedure performance or reporting of test results and either correct the problems or immediately notify a laboratory supervisor or laboratory director.
- Participate in laboratory proficiency testing programs.
- Attend laboratory meetings as requested.
- Attend continuing education programs as requested by directors
Requirements:
- Bachelors degree in chemical, physical, biological science or medical laboratory technology.
- Mid-level or Advanced Embryology experience
- 3 years experience required
- Laboratory training towards degree or experience in a clinical or research lab preferred.
- Must demonstrate an aptitude for performance of laboratory services.
- Must have the aptitude to learn to make appropriate judgments about the clinical significance of laboratory data.
IVI-RMA offers a comprehensive full time benefits package to all employees who work a minimum of 30 hours per week.
- Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance Options
- Paid Time Off & 8 Paid Holidays
- Company Paid Life Insurance, Long Term Disability & AD&D
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Employee Assistance Program
- Retirement 401K Plan
- Optional benefits including STD, Life & AD&D Buy-up plans & more.
About Reproductive Medicine Associates (RMA)
RMA is the U.S.-based network of fertility clinics that are part of IVIRMA Global. To learn more about RMA, visit www.rmanetwork.com.
About IVIRMA:
Founded in 2017 when the Valencian Infertility Institute (IVI) merged with Reproductive Medical Associates (RMA), IVIRMA Global is the world’s largest company exclusively devoted to human Assisted Reproduction Technology (ART). IVIRMA currently has more than 70 centers in 11 countries with clinics in the United States, Spain, Portugal, Italy, United Kingdom, Panama, Argentina, Chile, Brazil and the UAE. Self-funded research, scientific innovation, technological progress, educational commitment, and clinical expertise… with one common goal: Excellence in Patient Care. RMA, originally established in 1999, is the U.S.-based network of fertility clinics that are part of IVIRMA Global.
