Senior Embryologist

ABOUT eGENESIS

POSITION SUMMARY

We are seeking a motivated senior embryologist for the Wisconsin production facility. The ideal candidate will report to the Director of Embryo Production and provide embryology support for GMP production within the GMP production facility while adhering to regulatory bodies' requirements, the company's GMP facility standard operating procedures (SOPs), and carry out responsibilities in keeping with the organization's mission.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Carry out GMP laboratory activities and functions in a manner that is consistent with the eGenesis’ operating procedures.
Perform and assist in daily laboratory processes under GMP conditions, including handling porcine oocytes, embryo production, and embryo transfers.
Implementation of improvements into our GMP production process.
Follow SOP’s and maintain the highest standards in performing daily laboratory duties.
Operate and maintain all equipment necessary to perform designated laboratory tasks.
Provide general support and upkeep of the laboratory, including maintaining inventory of stock of media, reagents, solutions, and aliquots.
Support eGenesis activities, primarily in vitro embryo production in porcine including documenting GMP records into an electronic laboratory notebook.
Promote and adhere to safety in the workplace.
Follow safe work practices and enforce health and safety regulations. Report unsafe acts and conditions and ensure equipment is properly maintained. Report all accidents/incidents. Inspect own area and take remedial action to minimize or eliminate hazards. Complete required training assignments, forms, and other paperwork.
Collaborate with the Process Development Team to improve our embryo production.
Perform other duties and assume other responsibilities as assigned.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Master's degree in Embryology, Animal Science or related field
• 6 years of experience in assisted reproductive biotechnologies including: (1) In vitro embryo production and embryo culture; (2) Handling and manipulation of mammalian oocytes and embryos; (3) Embryo transfer procedures; and (4) Operation and maintenance of laboratory equipment used in embryology and assisted reproductive technologies.
• Any amount of experience with the following: (1) following, interpreting, and executing laboratory SOPs and controlled documentation practices; and (2) documentation and recordkeeping using electronic laboratory notebooks and/or GMP-compliant documentation systems.
• Alternatively, will accept a PhD degree and 3 years of stated experience.
• Experience can be pre- or post-degree
• Must be willing o occasionally travel (<5%) between company facilities as needed in the Midwest - locations to be determined.