Work Schedule: 4-day on, 4 -day off rotation; 37.5 hours per week.

Overview
Supporting the Vision, Values, Purpose, and Commitment of Olive Fertility Centre:

Supporting the Embryology area of the Laboratory, and reporting to the Laboratory Director, this position is pivotal to the organization. This role focuses on clinical embryology in the field of fertility.

Key Areas of Involvement Include

Laboratory Testing

Sample Accession, Identification and Labeling

Patient Identification/Record Keeping, progress notes

Media Preparation & QC

Sperm Shuttle

Grading Embryos

Embryo Culture/Extended Culture

Embryoscope

Laser Assisted Hatching

Embryo Transfer

Embryo Vitrification/Warming

Oocyte Vitrification & Thaw

Trophectoderm Biopsy/Processing of cells for PCR

Transfer, Shipping and Receiving of Frozen Embryos and Eggs

Discard of Abnormal/Unwanted Frozen Embryos

Training Junior Embryologists

Equipment Maintenance and Calibration, including gas system and Tri-Gas Blender

Qualifications
Education, Training and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Microbiology, or Biological Sciences from an accredited university.





At least 3 years’ laboratory experience.

At least 2 years’ experience as an Embryologist-in-Training or Junior Embryologist.

Canadian Fertility & Andrology Society certification.

Skills and Abilities

Independent and confident with excellent problem-solving skills

Demonstrated ability to organize and prioritize work in an workplace subject to changing deadlines, stress, and focus in a busy environment.

Ability to discuss intimate medical topics in a professional, compassionate manner.

Professional, friendly demeanour that can effectively defuse difficult situations and put patients at ease.

Ability to communicate effectively with a variety of healthcare professionals.

Proven ability creating effective tracking systems.

Proficient in Microsoft Office.

Ability to lift and carry supplies up to 50 lbs.

Calm, pleasant demeanour with strong telephone skills: pleasant tone and receptive voice.

Ability to speak and write fluently in English.

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📌 Embryologist (British Columbia)
🏢 The Fertility Partners
📍 British Columbia