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 setting subject to changing deadlines, stress, and focus in a busy environment.
Ability to discuss intimate medical topics in a qualified, 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 solid telephone skills: pleasant tone and receptive voice.
Ability to speak and write fluently in English.
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📌 Embryologist Vancouver
🏢 The Fertility Partners
📍 Vancouver