Learns the daily workflow of both andrology and IVF laboratories. Learns to prepare for and perform clinical andrology and embryology procedures and how to complete administrative laboratory tasks. Completes an apprenticeship that requires a significant proportion of on-the-job training and allows advancing into higher level roles once key IVF laboratory procedures are mastered. - - ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS - - Learns to perform daily andrology lab start-up and shutdown processes, and how to greet and room Andrology patients. Learns to prepare sperm for both intra-uterine insemination and in vitro fertilization and performs sperm cryopreservation. Learns to perform daily IVF lab start-up and shutdown processes. Learns to ensure that pre-procedure IVF lab planning is complete, including ordering pre-tested consumables, stocking the laboratory, gassing out dishes, aliquotting media, p. H testing, labeling/verifying embryo culture dishes, and making embryo culture dishes. Learns to make IVF/ FET paperwork, maintain internal IVF lab QA databases, report IVF/ FET cycle outcomes to the Society for Assisted Reproductive Technology (SART), charge capture IVF laboratory services rendered, and monitor/respond to clinician and patient inquiries, as able. Learns to perform routine embryology procedures, such as transvaginal oocyte retrieval (TVOR), egg stripping, fertilization checks, embryo assessments (cleavage-stage and blastocyst), embryo transfers, embryo thawing, and embryo vitrification, once proficient in above listed andrology and IVF lab duties. Learns to perform cryopreserved sperm/oocyte/embryo inventory audits, discards, and donations. Reviews patient consents for accuracy and completeness before acting. Learns how to coordinate specimen shipping between Strong Fertility Center, outside fertility clinics, and long-term storage at Repro. Tech, Ltd. Learns how to care for liquid nitrogen storage tanks and perform tank QC. Learns to perform monthly alarm testing and routine alarm maintenance. Learns to coordinate preventative maintenance and annual validation of IVF laboratory equipment. Other duties as assigned. - - MINIMUM EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE - - Bachelor's degree in a scientific field (Biology, Chemistry, or Medical Technology, etc.) and 1 year of experience working in a laboratory setting required Or equivalent combination of education and experience - - KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES - - Demonstrated high integrity and professional demeanor required Demonstrated punctual and reliable work habits required - - LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS - - NYS Clinical Laboratory Technologist/ Technician licensure upon hire preferred The University of Rochester is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving an inclusive and welcoming culture to advance the University’s Mission to Learn, Discover, Heal, Create – and Make the World Ever Better. In support of our values and those of our society, the University is committed to not discriminating on the basis of age, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, military/veteran status, national origin, race, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law (Protected Characteristics). This commitment extends to non-discrimination in the administration of our policies, admissions, employment, access, and recruitment of candidates, for all persons consistent with our values and based on applicable law. Notice: If you are a - - Current Employee, - - please - - log into my. URHR - - to search for and apply to jobs using the Jobs Hub. Your application, if submitted using this portal, cannot be moved forward. - - Learn. Discover. Heal. Create. - - Located in western New York, Rochester is our namesake and our home. One of the world’s leading research universities, Rochester has a long tradition of breaking boundaries—always pushing and questioning, learning and unlearning. We transform ideas into enterprises that create value and make the world ever better. If you’re looking for a career in higher education or health care, the University of Rochester may offer the perfect opportunity for your background and goals. At the University of Rochester, we are committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving an inclusive and welcoming culture and are united by a strong commitment to be ever better—Meliora. It is an ideal that informs our shared mission to ensure all members of our community feel safe, respected, included, and valued.