Lab Assistant

The Lab Assistant supports the laboratory personnel in day-to-day operations. Great opportunity to get your foot in the door and learn from some of the brightest and respected in the industry.

Essential Job Responsibilities

• Work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment while adhering to standard operating procedures (SOPs), processing directives, production standards, policies, health and safety directives and regulations.
• Maintain flexibility for working hours as IVF processes are time-dependent, includes some weekend work.
• Support embryologists with all aspects of IVF processes as directed by the Senior Embryologists.
• Assist with andrology procedures such as IUI preparation and semen analysis as well as assist with shipping and receiving of frozen specimens.
• Assist with maintaining integrity of media, collection, and semen processing data; record and communicate oocyte collection, maintain embryo production data records; maintain accurate labelling and traceability of media and embryo production.
• Assist with lab maintenance; sanitize working areas and equipment; follow production inventory and LN2 management protocols; maintain processing equipment, glassware and plastic dishes and processing areas.
• Support patient care by answering and directing phone calls, organizing and scheduling appointments, organizing and coordinating meetings, and maintaining filing systems.
• Perform general office duties and all other tasks as requested by physicians, director and embryologists.

• Bachelor of Science degree in biological sciences