Enjoy what you do while contributing to a company that makes a difference in people’s lives. Fertility Centers of Illinois, one of the premier fertility centers in the United States, continually seeks experienced, compassionate, and dynamic team players who are committed to delivering exceptional patient care to join our growing practice. The work we do building families offers stimulation, challenge, and personal reward.

If you're an Embryologist looking for a new opportunity to work in a fast-paced, professional environment where your talent contributes to changing people’s lives, then we want to talk to you. This position requires collaborating with physicians and other medical providers by providing expert care and service for fertility treatments.

We currently have one opening for a per diem Embryologist to work in our fast paced, high volume, Embryology Lab located in our River North, IL office.

COVID-19 Vaccination

US Fertility/Fertility Centers of Illinois requires all applicants to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 before commencing employment. New hires will be required to furnish proof of full vaccination prior to their start date. There may be alternative for an approved exemption based on bona fide medical or religious grounds.

How You'll Contribute:

We always do whatever it takes, even if it isn’t specifically our “job.” In general, the Embryologist is responsible for:

• Identification, assessment and culture of oocytes; sperm preparation and insemination of oocytes
• Assessment and selection embryos for transfer; embryo vitrification, storage and warming
• Oocyte vitrification, storage and warming
• The position involves preparation of all media used with human gametes.
• The position involves diagnostic semen analysis
• Preparation and care of gametes/embryos throughout the laboratory process: IVF, ICSI, VIT, ET, Thaw and PGD
• Cryopreservation and thawing of embryos at varying stages of development
• Assessing fertilization and zygote quality following insemination
• Records and reports results in Artworks
• TBSA, PESA, TESA and TESE collection
• Oocyte denuding and ICSI insemination
• PGD biopsy
• Responsible for embryo discharge and storage
• Responsible for donor sperm/embryo tracking under FDA regulations

What You'll Bring:

• Minimum 2 years experience in Embryology.
• Must have a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant laboratory science.
• Must demonstrate the ability to function effectively without direct supervision, and to perform laboratory services in accord with the Laboratory Philosophy and Operating Standards.
• Proven ability to access, input, and retrieve information from a computer.
• Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Ability to work in a high standard, stressful environment.
• Ability to communicate accurately and concisely.
• Ability to develop interpersonal working relationships with colleagues
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.A.

More important than the best skills, however, is the right person. Employees who embrace our mission, vision, and core values are highly successful.

What We Offer:

• Competitive pay and comprehensive training
• 401(k) matching
• Ability to make an impact in the communities we serve

At Fertility Centers of Illinois, we promote and develop individual strengths in order to help staff grow personally and professionally. Our core values guide us daily to work hard and enjoy what we do. We’re committed to growing our practice and are always looking to promote from within. This is an ideal time to join our team!

How To Get Started:

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