Be a part of a team dedicated to helping people build families!

Fertility Centers of Illinois is one of the nation’s leading infertility treatment practices, providing advanced reproductive endocrinology services in the Chicagoland area for more than 30 years.

FCI is now part of US Fertility!  US Fertility is the largest physician-led partnership of top-tier fertility practices in the United States.  The work we do building families offers stimulation, challenge, and personal reward.

At Fertility Centers of Illinois we believe that every person, every couple, deserves compassionate care during the fertility treatment process. Every member of our team is dedicated to providing our patients every possible opportunity for successful family-building.

Our goal is simple: to provide the highest quality of care that results in a healthy pregnancy for our patients.

Together, we make families happen!

Eleven (11) nationally and internationally recognized, fellowship-trained physicians Over 30,000 babies born! More In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) procedures than any other practice in the Midwest-more than 25,000 since 1997 State-of-art facilities offering a less costly alternative than hospitals The only infertility practice in the Midwest providing professional counseling from in-house, licensed, clinical psychologists and behavioral health specialists One of the nation’s first fertility practices to integrate holistic/mind-body approaches to complement medical treatment

What if each day you could….

Make a difference in the lives of others Fulfill the dreams of parenthood for a couple or individual Work in a team environment that has a common goal See challenges as opportunities to excel and grow as an individual while contributing to an important mission

You can do this here at Fertility Centers of Illinois!

We are looking for a Per Diem Embryologist to support our River North, IL location.

Under limited direction of senior staff and lab management the Embryologist will work diligently to perform all andrology/embryology skills. This position will participate in the daily operation of the human IVF and andrology laboratories. This position includes ‘hands-on’ involvement in clinical IVF laboratory work as directed. This position requires a focus on patient service, maintenance of the highest technical standards and provision of the services and resources necessary to support Ovation Fertility. This role will be expected to maintain CLIA and CAP standards regarding quality control/ quality management, procedural guidelines and day- to-day duties of the IVF laboratory.

How You'll Contribute:

• Competent skills in; Embryo Freezing, Thaws, Retrievals, Embryo Checks, Egg Freezing, Transfers, ICSI, Biopsy, Cell Loading
• Undertake embryology laboratory procedures as directed.
• Attention to detail with an awareness and understanding of the sensitive and confidential nature of ART (Assisted Reproductive Technology) treatment
• Comply with HIPAA privacy regulations
• Competency in latest technologies including, but not limited to: trophetoderm biopsy, oocyte vitrification, and complex micromanipulation skills
• Demonstrate advanced knowledge of reproductive biology including the male and female reproductive system
• Demonstrate excellent clinical skills and be able to lead and work in a team environment
• Must be comfortable with the physical handling of oocytes, embryos and semen including hazardous specimens
• Management of aseptic techniques
• Must be competent in the correct assessment and grading of oocyte, embryo and sperm morphology
• Ability to teach and perform all micromanipulation techniques with knowledge of troubleshooting when applicable
• Perform clerical tasks diligently and follow established protocols and laboratory guidelines
• Meticulous data entry into computer databases and software programs
• Ability to maintain detailed and accurate patient logs and laboratory reports
• Communicate detailed information to patients, staff and regulatory bodies
• Desire to develop and coordinate clinical research projects
• Develops and completes research projects which are publishable
• Provides support for manuscript preparation and editing
• Provides support for CAP inspection preparedness and inspections
• Clear, professional and timely communication with staff, physicians and patients
• Participate in Continuing Technical Improvement exercises
• Maintain technical proficiency in routine laboratory procedures
• Assist in the preparation of routine and ad hoc analyses of data relating to performance of the laboratory and individual technologists and to specific research projects
• Able to perform all andrology services, including preparation of semen samples for artificial inseminations and IVF, cryopreservation of sperm, and complete sperm analysis assessed by World Health Organization (WHO) standards
• Performs laboratory quality control (QC), quality assessment (QA), and participates in quality improvement (QI) programs, record keeping and collection of data.
• Participates in research on oocytes cryopreservation, oocyte maturation, preimplantation genetic diagnosis and related research
• Perform and maintain quality control records on all materials associated with the IVF lab and process
• Perform daily embryology (set-up’s / egg retrievals / ICSI-IVF / fertilization –embryo development checks / embryo transfers / cryopreservation / testicular Bx preps-Cryo / embryo Bx for PGD) and reporting
• Process semen specimens for artificial insemination/IVF-ICSI, hyaluran sperm binding assays and cryopreservation
• Maintain, organize, scan and file patient results, making sure that all records are complete, including physician signatures, and accurate. Confirm results on the patient ART Summary sheets in eIVF
• Ensure that all laboratory procedures have properly consented prior to performing them.
• Communicate directly with physicians regarding daily IVF/ICSI and embryo development outcomes
• Perform quality assurance and preventative maintenance.
• QUA Maintain, clean and disinfect of the IVF Lab and its equipment (especially the incubators)
• Inform and work with affiliated clinic staff, including nurses to coordinate daily procedure scheduling
• Maintain ART records for SART
• Performs other duties as assigned, and in keeping with company policies, procedures and standards of patient care and initiatives toward continuous improvement at the individual and organizational level

 

What You'll Bring:

• Bachelor’s of Science in Life Sciences or related field
• 1+ years of IVF Lab experience (competent skills in: Embryo Freezing, Thaws, Retrievals, Embryo Checks, Egg Freezing, Transfers, ICSI, Biopsy, Cell Loading
• Ability to work weekends, and holidays on a rotating basis with other teammates
• Accredited by State as a Laboratory Professional if required• Excellent organizational skills
• Ability to work under pressure and within deadlines
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Good research skills
• Advanced computer skills are required 

 

For additional information on FCI, please visit our website at www.FCIonline.com.  

All offers of employment with Fertility Centers of Illinois are contingent upon the background check, drug screen and reference check process.