Andrologist/embryologist - Mount Sinai Fertility - Toronto, Canada - Sinai Health

Sinai Health

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Toronto, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Description

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 andrologyrelated 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 clinicrelated 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, nonconformities and deviations from standard operating procedure using the program's reporting process and software ("SAFER")
Processes surgicallyretrieved ovarian and testicular tissue for cryopreservation with programmable freezecontrol 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 fastpaced 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