Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center

Location: US:PA:Hershey
Work Type: PRN
FTE: 0.001
Shift: Varied
Hours: Variable

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

Work with aspects of in-vitro fertilization (IVF) treatment and other programs of assisted reproduction. This includes working with human or animal gametes i.e. sperm, eggs and embryos. Duties include; oocyte retrieval, semen preparations, fertilization, monitoring of embryo development, cryopreservation, and micromanipulation procedures for ICSI and assisted hatching.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor's degree in biology, zoology, biochemistry or other related scientific field plus three years of clinical/research experience in a cell culture Laboratory required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

Experience in an In Vitro Fertilization laboratory preferred.

Micromanipulation experience preferred.

If chosen for this position, you may required to pass a Post Offer Employment Physical Exam in accordance with the measurements listed in the Work Task Analysis (WTA) report. This job description is a general outline of duties performed and is not to be misconstrued as encompassing all duties performed within the position. All individuals (including current employees) selected for a position will undergo a background check appropriate for the position's responsibilities.

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Union: Non Bargained