Duke University Job Description:
INVITRO FERTILIZATION SPECIALIST II (0831)


Job Title: INVITRO FERTILIZATION SPECIALIST II 

Job Code: 0831 

FLSA:

Job Level: 82 

Revised Date: 02/20/2017  

Job Family: JF 17 

Occupational Summary

Perform routine technical duties in the andrology and embryology laboratories involved in assisted reproduction.

Work Performed

Perform routine technical duties in conducting In Vitro Fertilization Laboratory procedures.

Perform routine Andrology and Embryology tests and procedures as written in protocol manual. Verify results and quality control data for accuracy and reliability.

Provide feedback to physicians and clinical staff regarding results of tests and procedures. Perform and document all quality control, preventive maintenance and troubleshooting procedures for compliance with regulatory and accreditation requirements.

Assist in inventory management.

Assist in establishing new laboratory procedures.

Participate in the maintenance of laboratory records and databases. Train new employees in tests and protocols related to the Andrology laboratory.

Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this classification. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required of personnel so classified.

Required Qualifications at this Level

Education/Training:

Work requires a Bachelor's degree in botany, biology, zoology or other related scientific field.

 

Experience:

Work requires one year of clinical/research experience in an In Vitro Fertilization Laboratory.

OR AN EQUIVALENT COMBINATION OF RELEVANT EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

 

Skills:

N/A

 

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative and level of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the total of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.


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