IVF Specialist - Duke Fertility Center

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Duke Fertility Center - 5601 Arringdon Park Dr Suite 210

We are seeking an IVF Specialist to participate in a variety of duties in Assisted Reproduction, including performing routine technical duties in the andrology laboratory, assisting in inventory management, and performing all laboratory procedures according to the established laboratory and accreditation guidelines. This position will be located at Duke Fertility Center in Morrisville, NC.

• Routine duties involved in Assisted Reproduction to include, but not limited to patient instruction, collection room preparation, semen testing, semen cryopreservation/thawing and semen processing for insemination.
• Prepare and process patient blood specimens and assay materials for analysis. Analysis includes independent operation of hormone analyzing machine including maintenance of reference, quality control and disposable materials.
• Participate in gamete and embryo shipping and receiving including storage management of cryopreserved specimens.
• Coordinate consenting, scheduling and operations for urgent semen cryopreservation for oncology/endocrinology patients.
• Monitor quality control testing to ensure reliability of testing procedures; monitor functioning and routine maintenance of laboratory equipment; prepare applicable records summarizing results and efforts to the laboratory director. Assist in clerical and administrative duties including, but not limited to patient and staff communication, record keeping, inventory of materials, supplies and equipment. Regulatory agency preparation/readiness.

• Bachelor's degree in biology, zoology, biochemistry or other related scientific field.
• Clinical and/or research experience in an Andrology or In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) Laboratory preferred.
• Compassionate, with top notch interpersonal skills.
• Calm under pressure.
• Detail oriented, conscientious and take pride in ensuring accuracy in your work.
• Collaborative and excited to be part of a care team.
• Prior fertility experience is ideal. Candidate should be competent in common fertility medical terminology and cycle types.
• Candidate should have prior experience in following strict protocols with high accountability.
• RI Witness, Baby Sentry and Epic experience are preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple projects at one time.
• Cryostorage/liquid nitrogen experience preferred.
• Experience with oncology patients preferred.

The schedule for this position is day shifts, Monday-Friday, with no weekends or holidays.

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