Works with aspects of in-vitro fertilization (IVF) treatment and other programs of assisted reproduction. This includes working with human or animal gametes, i.e., sperm, eggs, and embryos. Duties include oocyte retrieval, semen preparations, fertilization, monitoring of embryo development, cryopreservation, and micromanipulation procedures for ICSI, assisted hatching, and embryo biopsy for pre-implantation genetic diagnosis.

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What Benefits can you Look Forward to?

• Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage effective on your very first day
• 2:1 Match on retirement savings

• Diagnostic semen analysis and sperm preparations for IUI and of, surgically retrieved sperm.
• OR procedures including retrievals and embryo transfer: Identification, isolation, preparation, and culture of gametes for IVF, cryopreservation, and thawing
• Chart review for patient cycles, and entering statistics for each cycling patient
• Embryo discard/storage, including paperwork and follow-up
• Demonstrate proficiency in various laboratory services and procedures, e.g., Semen analysis, Sperm preparation and insemination of oocytes, Fertilization assessment, Embryo freezing, storage, and thawing, etc.
• Assist the Technical supervisor/ Laboratory Director with laboratory quality assurance and quality control programs to ensure they satisfy lab requirements and meet industry standards as established by qualified outside agencies.
• Identify and anticipate safety and health concerns and hazards by surveying environmental, operational, and occupational conditions; rendering opinions on new equipment and procedures, and recommending preventative programs as needed.
• Participates as required in appropriate proficiency testing programs to monitor laboratory practice outcomes and to measure on a regular basis that such outcomes meet or exceed industry and practice standards.
• Ensure operation of equipment by completing preventative maintenance requirements; following manufacturer's instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs; maintaining equipment inventories; evaluating new equipment and techniques; and participating in alarm calls as assigned by the Technical Supervisor or the laboratory director.
• Assist in maintaining supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level, anticipating needed supplies, and placing and expediting orders for supplies.

• Bachelor's degree in biological or related sciences.
• Minimum of 1 year (within the last 5 years) of experience working in an assistive reproductive technologies laboratory.
• Adhere to the laboratory's policy and procedures.
• Attention to detail
• Good documentation practice 
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work independently as well as part of the team
• Evidence of participation in quality and data management is required. 
• Familiarity with computer programs in Microsoft Office is required, including Word and Excel. 
• Must be eligible to work in the US (citizen or permanent resident).
• This position requires primary resource verification.

Physical Requirements

• This position requires infrequent standing/walking, as well as lifting, positioning, pushing, and/or transferring of patients.

Varying weekdays, day shift. This position entails some weekend and holiday work on a rotation basis with other colleagues.

The University of Michigan Health Center for Reproductive Medicine at Bloomfield Hills.

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.

This position is covered under the collective bargaining agreement between the U-M and the United Michigan Medicine Allied Professionals (UMMAP), which contains and settles all matters with respect to wages, benefits, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment.

Michigan Medicine conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background screenings.  Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act. Pre-employment drug testing applies to all selected candidates, including new or additional faculty and staff appointments, as well as transfers from other U-M campuses.

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days.  The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.

The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.