Senior Embryologist

About Kindbody

Kindbody’s mission is to make fertility and family-building care affordable and accessible for all.

Founded in 2018,  Kindbody has been recognized for technology innovation and industry leadership, Kindbody has been named to CNBC Disruptor 50, Fast Company’s Brands that Matter, Forbes Best Startup Employers, Inc.’s Best In Business list of most admired companies, as well as Deloitte Technology Fast 500™, which recognizes the fastest growing and most innovative technology companies in North America.

Kindbody is the leading U.S. fertility clinic network and global family-building benefits provider for employers on a mission to make fertility care more affordable and accessible for all. Kindbody serves patients at 26 state-of-the-art signature clinics and IVF labs, 400+ partner clinics, and in 113 countries around the world. Trusted by more than 140 employers, Kindbody’s physician-led model covers the full-spectrum of reproductive healthcare including fertility assessments, fertility preservation, genetic testing, IVF, donor and surrogacy services, adoption, postpartum care, and menopause support. Kindbody is the only fertility benefits provider that serves patients directly, delivering a seamless, integrated experience with superior health outcomes at lower cost. Kindbody has raised more than $315 million in debt and equity funding from leading investors including Perceptive Advisors, JP Morgan Chase’s Morgan Health, GV, RRE Ventures, Claritas Health Ventures, Rock Springs Capital, Distributed Ventures, Whatif Ventures and TQ Ventures.

About the Role

As a Senior Embryologist at Kindbody, you will be working in a fast-paced, rapidly growing environment where you will be relied on for your expertise, professionalism, and collaboration. We consider our Senior Embryologists to be someone who is fully trained & signed off in all aspects of Embryology (basic + micro manipulation) for 6+ years.

Responsibilities

• Perform Chemistry Laboratory and Andrology Laboratory Procedures as needed.

• Perform assisted reproductive technology methods, including but not limited to semen preparation, oocyte identification, conventional IVF, ICSI, embryo culture and grading, laser-assisted hatching, trophectoderm biopsy, sperm, oocyte, and embryo cryopreservation (vitrification).

• Maintain accurate laboratory records

• Perform quality control procedures and monitor KPIs

• Participate in the laboratory’s quality management program

• Coordinate with reproductive endocrinologists and OB/GYNs to assist their patients with reproductive health issues and clinical research.

• Communicate with patients on outcomes, lab procedures, and general patient lab-related questions as needed

• Ensure all patient information is documented appropriately in our EMR according to our procedures

• Works independently to ensure the program goals are achieved

• Support and promote excellence in customer service

• Provide feedback to HQ on process improvement and job specifications to help gain efficiencies in the day-to-day

• Is willing to travel to other Kindbody locations to perform patient testing, train or support staff.

• Is willing to collaboratively support the Kindbody team remotely or locally with their expertise.

• Assist with projects, tasks, and team support as needed.

Who You Are

• 6+ years experience in clinical embryology {3-4 of which are micromanipulation}

• TS (ABB) certified or eligible

• Able to work independently with minimal supervision

• Proficiency in all IVF laboratory methods, including micromanipulation techniques and vitrification

• Detail-oriented, meticulous record-keeping

• Strong communication skills & a team player

• Willingness to be flexible

• Familiarity with all state and local regulations, including tissue bank licensing

• Experienced in EMR and G-Suite