Job Description

The Senior Andrologist reflects the mission, vision, and values of Northwestern Memorial HealthCare. This role adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program and complies with all applicable policies, procedures, guidelines, and regulatory and accreditation standards.

The Senior Andrologist is primarily responsible for performing andrology testing and laboratory procedures, including semen analysis, sperm preparation for intrauterine insemination (IUI) and in vitro fertilization (IVF), semen cryopreservation, and processing and cryopreservation of testicular sperm extraction (TESE) tissue. In addition, the Senior Andrologist is also responsible for performing fertilization assessments, embryo growth assessments, patient messaging, IVF dish labeling, and shipments.

Other responsibilities include performing quality control activities, coordinating patient appointments, documenting and interpreting laboratory results, communicating results in a timely manner, managing laboratory inventory, and maintaining cryostorage systems. The Senior Andrologist may also assist with other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities:

• Perform andrology laboratory testing and procedures, including semen analysis and strict morphology evaluation.
• Process semen, epididymal fluid, and testicular tissue, including preparation and cryopreservation.
• Assist in intraoperative evaluation of reproductive tissue (e.g., epididymal fluid and testicular tissue), including timely processing and cryopreservation.
• Perform embryo fertilization and embryo quality assessments.
• Coordinate patient scheduling for laboratory tests and procedures; respond to appointment inquiries in a timely and professional manner.
• Accurately document, interpret (as appropriate), and report test results to ordering physicians and the laboratory director in a timely manner.
• Send patient messages regarding IVF cycle information.
• Maintain accurate, secure, and confidential patient records in compliance with applicable regulations.
• Conduct routine inventory checks and order supplies and equipment necessary for laboratory operations.
• Monitor and maintain cryostorage tanks; promptly respond to alarms or abnormal conditions and escalate issues as needed.
• Notify the laboratory director of patient or physician inquiries regarding laboratory services, particularly urgent requests (e.g., oncology fertility preservation cases).
• Perform daily quality control procedures and ensure compliance with laboratory standards.
• Participate in specimen shipments.
• Support additional laboratory or operational responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in chemical, physical, biological, or clinical laboratory science (medical technology).

Preferred:

• Experience in human or animal assisted reproductive technology (ART) laboratory settings.
• Minimum of three (3) years of laboratory experience.
• Experience with sterile/aseptic laboratory techniques

Equal Opportunity

Northwestern Medicine is an equal opportunity employer (disability, VETS) and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.

Background Check

Northwestern Medicine conducts a background check that includes criminal history on newly hired team members and, at times, internal transfers. If you are offered a position with us, you will be required to complete an authorization and disclosure form that gives Northwestern Medicine permission to run the background check. Results are evaluated on a case-by-case basis, and we follow all local, state, and federal laws, including the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act.

Artificial Intelligence Disclosure

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.

Benefits

We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events.

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If sign-on bonus is included in a job posting eligibility is as followed: Internal employees and rehires who left Northwestern Medicine within 1 year are not eligible for the sign-on bonus. Exception: New graduate internal employees seeking their first licensed clinical position as a Registered Nurse at NM may be eligible.