Andrologist

**Job Status**: Full-Time

**Location**: Saskatoon

**Reports To**: Laboratory Director

**About Us**

Aurora Reproductive Care is a state-of-the-art fertility clinic located in the River Landing area (River Centre I) in the heart of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. As the province’s only comprehensive reproductive health care facility, our mission is to provide the highest quality, compassionate reproductive health care possible in a comfortable, welcoming, and inclusive environment.

**Your Role**

The Andrologist is responsible for the assessment preparation and preservation of human semen samples for their use in various treatments for infertility.

**Responsibilities**:

- Assess human semen samples for their suitability.
- Performs test to assess the sperm function and provides feedback based on those results as to the potential fertility of the patient.
- Makes recommendations as to the most appropriate treatment.
- Prepares fresh and frozen samples for IUI and IVF.
- Prepares and freezes semen samples.
- Ensures that all technical procedures are carried out according to the laboratory procedure manual in a reliable competent manner.
- Ensures all communications of the department are screened and acted upon ensure the correct identification of specimens and conveys to the Laboratory Director/Lead Embryologist or promptly deals with any unsuitable specimens.
- Issues provisional reports according to protocol so that delays in transmitting information to the medical staff are minimized.
- Records data on test/procedures in a clear and concise way, so that all staff members can immediately understand what test/procedures have been performed and what results obtained.
- Conveys any significant abnormal test procedure results to the Laboratory Director (Lead embryologist) or take appropriate action as required.
- Ensures that an adequate inventory of reagents media and lab supplies are in readiness at all times to perform tests and procedures.
- Brings to the attention of the Laboratory Director/Lead Embryologist or ask upon any errors detected or made and respond as objectively as possible.
- Uses all laboratory equipment according to laboratory protocols and guidelines and reports or appears actual or potential malfunctions immediately.
- Becomes familiar with all new or revised procedures as they become available and maintains laboratory currency by regular review of the Laboratory Manual.
- Assist in training new personnel or technologists from other centres in learning laboratory tests/procedures and recording methods.
- Participates in safety programs within the clinic.
- Maintaining laboratory QC, inventory, cleanliness, stocking and ordering
- Performs frequent maintenance, monitoring and repair of essential equipment to ensure optimum operation.
- Participates in continuing education through attendance at internal journal clubs and outside meetings and symposia.

**Experience / Position Requirements**:

- BSc in Biology or related field of Medical Laboratory Technology including a sound understanding of animal or human physiology
- Medical Laboratory Technician MLA/T; MLPAO (formerly OSMT) certification preferred
- CFAS certification (an asset)
- Recent experience in Andrology/Sperm Handling

**Skills**:

- Sound understanding of human reproductive biology.
- Excellent fine motor skills.
- Exceptional attention to detail.
- Well developed problem-solving techniques.
- Demonstrated ability to take initiative and work under mínimal supervision.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
- Knowledgeable about providing a safe and inclusive environment to gender and sexually diverse people (2SLGBTQIA+).
- Committed to patient centered care.

**Salary**: $30.00-$33.00 per hour

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Saskatoon, SK S7K 1P4: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

- How many years of experience do you have in Andrology/Sperm Handling?

Licence/Certification:

- MLA/T or MLPAO (formerly OSMT) certification (preferred)

Work Location: In person