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The Embryologist I reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.

Responsibilities:

• Performs laboratory assignments correctly and reliably, including routine procedures and quality control tests, as described in the Laboratory Procedure Manual.
• Certain amount of assignments will take place on weekend and after regular working hours.
• Contribute to patient management by communication laboratory findings and interpretations of the findings with physicians, nurses and patients, if appropriate.
• Assist laboratory director in maintaining and updating laboratory supplies.
• Assist laboratory director in data collection and analysis.
• Participate in continuing education activities.
• Participate in continuing quality improvement programs of the foundation and laboratory.

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in biological or chemical sciences or equivalent relevant experience.
• Zero (0) to two (2) years of experience in a relevant role.
• Previous experience in micromanipulation, tissue culture, sterile techniques and egg iteration.

Preferred:

• Certification as ART

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