Sinai Health is seeking an Embryologist to join our team. The Embryologist has a practical and theoretical understanding of human reproductive biology, embryology, infertility and assisted reproductive technology (ART). The overall role of the Embryologist is to apply their array of skills along with other members of a multidisciplinary team to aid patients in achieving a pregnancy. Duties involve highly complex activities performed within the ART laboratory according to protocols described in the MSF Andrology/Embryology Laboratory Procedure Manual (Relevant Folders in the Paradigm Document Database). In addition to participation in andrology tasks, the Embryologist will also be responsible for the culture, fertilization, manipulation, morphological evaluation and cryopreservation of patient’s gametes and embryos. Development of SOP’s, documentation and reporting are also part of the Embryologist’s responsibilities.

About Mount Sinai Fertility
Mount Sinai Fertility is committed to making the best options available to patients seeking to create families and preserve their fertility while supporting their overall health and well-being. We are an ambulatory unit, open 7 days a week with 2 satellite locations in the Greater Toronto Area. Our average annual number of treatment cycles is 3,400. As a teaching hospital, we help train the next generation of fertility professionals. We offer a wide range of fertility treatments including: Cycle Monitoring, Timed Intercourse, Intrauterine Insemination (IUI), In Vitro Fertilization (IVF), Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection (ICSI), Pre-Implantation Genetic Testing (PGT), Frozen Embryo Transfer (FET), Medically Indicated Fertility Preservation, Egg Freezing and Sperm Banking.

In this role you will:

• Apply the principles and practices of laboratory aseptic techniques and shares responsibility with the other embryologists to ensure that all techniques meet the prescribed quality control and quality assurance standards and procedures as described in the standard operating procedures (SOPs)
• Perform pretreatment evaluation (semen analysis W.H.O standards)
• Process semen samples for IUI, IVF and freezing
• Prepare, process and isolate sperm for ICSI from surgical testicular samples (PESA, TESA, mTESE)
• Participate in oocyte retrieval procedures and assessment of human oocytes
• Inseminate oocytes using conventional IVF
• Assess fertilization and embryo development at all stages using standardized morphological criteria
• Prepare and performs embryo transfer with or without assisted hatching
• Perform cryopreservation of embryos/blastocysts
• Perform thaws of frozen embryos and assessment of embryo survival for transfer
• Maintain clear documentation of all technical procedures and cryobank records
• Maintain the laboratory QC, including all equipment and areas, inventory control and ordering of laboratory supplies, preparation of results for entry into a computer database and preparation of laboratory reports
• Provide rotating support for 24-hour alarm back up as part of the overall laboratory team
• Liaison with patients, physicians, nursing, and administrative staff
• Work proficiently with computers, MS office, databases, eIVF and other software required by the laboratory
• Participate with the MSF Laboratory in preparing for and completing formal Quality Management Surveys/Inspections (including Accreditation Canada and College of American Pathologists)
• Participate in relevant research projects and presentations such as case reviews
• Report non-conformities and deviations from SOP’s
• Perform other duties consistent with the job classification as required

Job Requirements

Job Requirements

Mandatory

• Bachelor of Science degree in a related field (e.g. biological science, reproductive biology, animal science) from an accredited education institution
• CFAS Certification preferred and will be required within 2 years of hiring as MSF Embryologist 2 years of training/work experience is required before full work independence is possible. Micromanipulation procedures (Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection and Embryo Biopsy) will likely require significantly longer for full independence

Preferred

Master’s degree in a related field

Skills and Knowledge

• Excellent communication skills are essential for routine interaction with clinical and administrative team members as well as with MSF patients
• Demonstrated ability to work and communicate collaboratively and effectively in a complex environment, with both internal and external stakeholders and partners
• Demonstrated customer service skills and ability to sensitively communicate with patients/families in vulnerable situations while protecting patient’s privacy
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills required
• Proven attention to detail
• Proven commitment to work effectively both independently and within an interdisciplinary team in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent organization, time management, program planning and evaluation skills
• Demonstrated decision making, problem recognition/solving, negotiation and conflict resolution skills
• Ability to utilize information technology
• Must be able to work holiday and weekend rotations
• Demonstrated satisfactory work performance and attendance history Ability to work holiday and weekend rotations as required by the MSF laboratory scheduling design

If this sounds like you and you feel ready to advance your finance career within health care, apply now and let us know why you would be a great addition to our team.