Opportunity Details
Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology
Ob/Gyn-Endocrine
Commensurate w/Experience
IVF Laboratory Director
In 1983, our program became the first in the state of Missouri to offer in vitro fertilization (IVF) services. The first babies in the state conceived through IVF were born to parents treated in the university's ART program. As we move forward into the next decade we look to harness our legacy in discovery and data-driven science to better customize treatments to improve the likelihood of live birth for our patients.
To support this mission, the Washington University St Louis School of Medicine Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Division of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility and Barnes Jewish Hospital Fertility and Reproductive Medicine Center is currently seeking an IVF Laboratory Director to join our growing fertility team in St Louis, MO.
Candidates should work well with others, have good communication skills and possess the ability to supervise laboratory personnel and be able to work cooperatively with physicians. The successful candidate will be appointed as full time faculty at the Washington University St Louis School of Medicine as either Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor depending on the candidate’s background and experience. A PhD and HCLD are required.
The Washington University St Louis School of Medicine and Barnes Jewish Hospital Fertility and Reproductive Medicine Center is a busy (~800 cycles a year) fertility center with 4 academic board-certified Reproductive Endocrinologists and Infertility Specialists and an ACGME accredited Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility fellowship program.
The existing embryology laboratory possesses all the necessary equipment to provide superb culture conditions and all micromanipulation techniques. There are also andrology and endocrinology laboratories housed in the division adjacent to the embryology unit. Further, the embryology lab underwent a capital improvement in 2017 with expanded space with new incubators and equipment to facilitate the next decade of growth. (max capacity ~2000 cycles/year)
In addition, the unit provides routine oncofertility services, including ovarian and testicular cryopreservation) to the region in conjunction with Siteman Cancer Center, and St Louis Children’s Hospital.
There are four full time, experienced embryologists and a newly hired embryologist as well as a part time andrologist that will be crossed trained in embryology. The current embryologists work very well together and are fully trained in all areas of ART and capable of fully training new embryologists.
Furthermore, the division recently underwent a national search and recently appointment a new division chief. The hospital supports the current space that houses the ART laboratory and ART procedure area and is committed to investing in the growth of the fertility and ART service line.
Candidates should have flexibility in their schedule and will need to be available on some weekends. Teaching of medical students, residents and training of embryology staff is also expected.
An excellent compensation and benefits package is available commensurate with full time faculty status at the Washington University St Louis School of Medicine and Barnes Jewish Hospital Fertility and Reproductive Medicine Center.
Requirements:
Candidates must be experienced in all aspects of the laboratory management of gametes and embryos including oocyte identification, sperm preparation, insemination, ICSI, embryo culture, embryo biopsy, preimplantation genetic testing, assisted hatching and oocyte/embryo cryopreservation, oocyte/embryo thawing, and embryo transfer. A PhD and HCLD certification is required.
Other requirements include:
• Potential leadership skills incorporating integrity and trust with the ability to build a high performing laboratory team.
• Must have the aptitude to make appropriate judgements about the clinical significance of laboratory data.
• Must be affective with accrediting and regulatory agencies.
• Must have the knowledge and experience with the strategies of laboratory management and human resources management.
• Proven skills to access, input, and retrieve information from a computer.
• Ability to work in a high standard, stressful environment.
• Ability to communicate accurately and concisely.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
Dana Schull (Sterbenz)
314-286-2465
5/24/2021
12/9/2021
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