Andrologist/embryologist - Mount Sinai Fertility

6 months ago

Toronto, Canada Sinai Health Full time

Sinai Health is a leading academic health science centre with a provincial, national and international reputation for discovering and delivering life-changing care. Since 2015, we have provided excellent and compassionate care in hospital, community and home. Comprised of Mount Sinai Hospital, Hennick Bridgepoint Hospital, the Lunenfeld-Tanenbaum Research Institute and our system partner Circle of Care, we translate scientific breakthroughs, push boundaries for health solutions, and educates future clinical and scientific leaders.

BACKGROUND
- JOB FUNCTIONS- Sperm preparation for either pretreatment evaluation (semen analysis W.H.O standards) or therapeutic treatment such as IUI and IVF/ICSI
- Prepares, processes and isolates sperm for ICSI from surgical testicular samples (PESA, TESA, mTESE)
- Performs cryobanking of sperm and testicular biopsies according to MSF SOP’s
- Handles receipt and initial review of donor sperm samples according Health Canada Safety of Sperm and Ova Regulations
- Thaws donor sperm samples for treatment
- Maintains clear documentation of all technical procedures and cryobank records
- Participates in oocyte retrieval procedures and assessment of human oocytes;
- Inseminates oocytes using conventional IVF;
- Assesses fertilization and embryo development at all stages using standardized morphological criteria;
- Prepares and performs embryo transfer with or without assisted hatching;
- Performs cryopreservation of embryos/blastocysts;
- Performs thaws of frozen embryos and assessment of embryo survival for transfer
- Performs appropriate daily maintenance and QC/QA for andrology-related laboratory area and equipment
- Participates in inventory management to prevent supply shortage and potential use of expired supplies
- Interacts with patients, physicians, nursing, and administrative staff
- Understands the principles and practices of laboratory aseptic techniques and shares responsibility with the other laboratory staff to ensure that all techniques meet the prescribed QC/QA standards and procedures as described in the standard operating procedures (SOPs)
- Works proficiently with computers and clinic-related software (including eIVF and MS office)
- Participates in laboratory Quality Management programs including those required by Accreditation Canada
- Participates in academic presentations, research projects and educational activities consistent with the mission and values of the Mount Sinai Fertility Program
- Reports occurrences, non-conformities and deviations from standard operating procedure using the program’s reporting process and software (“SAFER”)
- Processes surgically-retrieved ovarian and testicular tissue for cryopreservation with programmable freeze-control system (Development of this process is a key component for the contract position)

REPORTING AND COMPETENCY- Reports to the Laboratory Director and Laboratory Manager
- Competency for various duties is evaluated after training, competency testing and relevant experience - see separate document
- Job Requirements- Bachelor of Science degree (Master’s preferred) in a related field (e.g. biological science, reproductive biology, animal science) from an accredited education institution.
- CFAS Certification preferred and will be required within 2 years of hiring;
- Excellent communication skills are essential for routine interaction with clinical and administrative team members as well as with MSF patients;
- A minimum of 2 years relevant and related training/work experience is required before full work independence is possible. Micromanipulation procedures (Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection and Embryo Biopsy) are part of a more advanced laboratory position and will likely require significantly longer for full independence.
- Demonstrated ability to work and communicate collaboratively and effectively in a complex environment, with both internal and external stakeholders and partners
- Demonstrated customer service skills and ability to sensitively communicate with patients/families in vulnerable situations while protecting patient’s privacy
- Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills required
- Proven attention to detail
- Proven commitment to work effectively both independently and within an interdisciplinary team in a fast-paced environment
- Effective verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent organization, time management, program planning and evaluation skills
- Demonstrated decision making, problem recognition/solving, negotiation and conflict resolution skills
- Ability to utilize information technology
- Must be able to work holiday and weekend rotations
- Demonstrated satisfactory work performance and attendance history

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