WHY UT SOUTHWESTERN?
With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the No. 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth according to U.S. News & World Report, we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you'll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career!
JOB SUMMARY
Works under general supervision and is responsible for assisting in the day-to-day operations of the embryology laboratory.
BENEFITS
UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:
- PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
- 100% coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay
- Paid Time Off, available day one
- Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
- Paid Parental Leave Benefit
- Wellness programs
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
- Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!
EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION
Required
- Education Bachelor's Degree in chemistry, biology, medical terminology, or related field
- Experience 6 months experience in laboratory procedures.
JOB DUTIES
- IVF media/dish preparation using sterile technique.
- Identify and collect oocytes for insemination.
- Analyze and prepare specimens for insemination.
- Assess fertilization and zygote quality following insemination.
- Assess daily grading and handling of embryos.
- Perform patient consultations for laboratory consent forms.
- Prepare embryos for intrauterine transfer, cryopreservation and thawing of embryos at varying stages of development.
- Ensure IVF laboratory quality assurance and control.
- Responsible for maintaining laboratory documentation.
- Perform steroid hormone bioassays, semen analysis and sperm cryopreservation.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Work requires ability to exercise considerable judgment in application of procedures, protocols, or practices to work problems.
- Work requires excellent communication skills
- Work requires working well in a team environment.
- Work requires being highly dexterous with exceptional attention to detail.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORKING CONDITIONS
Working Conditions
- Laboratory Setting
- Office Setting
Salary Information
Salary is commensurate with education, skills, and relevant experience.
SECURITY AND EEO STATEMENT
Security This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.
EEO
UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.