Biologist jobs in Orange, CA

High-impact laboratory role with training and long-term career development!

The ideal candidate for the role will have passion for assisting others, strong teamwork nature, and growth / learning mindset with experience in healthcare laboratory settings.

Position Details:

Life IVF Center is seeking an experienced and talented biologist for a trainee biologist / andrologist role in our IVF laboratory and embryology team. The embryology department is the backbone of our IVF program, and this role is perfect for experienced individuals looking to expand their skill sets as part of one of the top Embryology / IVF programs in the state. Strong preference is given to candidates seeking a long-term career in reproductive health and high-performing candidates will be selected to advance for full embryology training.

This position is open to candidates with a range of prior experience levels. Preferred background would involve some degree of assisted reproductive background with emphasis in clinical andrology and sperm handling but are open to discussion with candidates possessing other forms of experience. This role is primarily based in our Irvine, Orange County location with potential for future work in our Arcadia, LA County office.

Benefits:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance plans
• Paid time off and sick days
• 401K plans available for tenured employees
• Company trips, events, activities, and banquets
• Leadership and development opportunities

Qualifications:

• Minimum 1 year experience in an embryology or related laboratory setting, human preferred
• Undergraduate degree in a relevant health sciences field required
• Graduate or postgraduate degree in a relevant health sciences field optional
• Must be authorized to work in the United States
• Training will require several months to be spent in the primary Irvine headquarters
• Familiarity with EMR software a plus

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate with physicians, nurses, and administrative staff to provide world class patient results and experiences
• Assist Embryology staff with performing ART procedures including oocyte retrieval, in-vitro fertilization, ICSI, embryo culture, embryo cryopreservation, embryo thawing, assisted hatching and embryo transfer
• Maintain and update all quality control, quality assurance, and safety logs
• Perform sperm isolation from MESA & TESA specimen, and semen wash for IVF and IUI
• Perform sperm motility analysis or mouse embryo assay for proficiency testing (AAB)
• Data entry and management: Microsoft Excel, lab data compilation
• Manage key laboratory operation and maintenance protocols including reagent media preparation, inventory of lab supplies, and cleaning of incubators and workspace
• Assist with CLIA, OSHA, FDA, CAP, Tissue Bank, and other regulatory duties and inspections
• Adhere to Life IVF Center guidelines as well as all state, federal, and professional regulations

Core Laboratory Skillset:

• Sperm wash
• All andrology duties
• Egg retrieval
• Daily quality control
• Dish setup
• ICSI
• Freezing and thawing

Schedule:

This role operates on a 5-6 day per week schedule with shorter working days. Schedule is typically Monday through Saturday with Sundays off with some flexibility regarding five day weeks.

About Life IVF Center:

Life IVF Center is a nationally acclaimed fertility program, helping thousands build the family of their dreams. Located in Southern California, we specialize in Precision IVF®, offering our patients accessible treatment tailored to their needs and circumstances with high rates of success and reduced reliance on medication. We pride ourselves on our outstanding patient results, strong team atmosphere, and culture of continual improvement.

Candidate Traits:

• Warm personality with a strong desire to help patients
• Outstanding organizational skills with strong attention to detail
• Fast learner with strong verbal and written communication skills
• Growth mindset with a constant eye towards learning, skills development, and improvement
• Proactive in finding and creating positive changes in the department and organization
• Comfortable working with a diverse and multicultural team

related key search terms: biologist, clinical biologist, embryology, embryologist, medical laboratory technician, andrologist, andrology, sperm wash

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $25.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Reproductive Endocrinology & Infertility

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Weekends as needed

Application Question(s):

• How does this role fit into your career plans over the next 3-5 years?
• Please briefly describe in 2-3 sentences why you are interested in this position.

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Biology Laboratory: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Irvine, CA 92606 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Irvine, CA 92606: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person