This is a Temporary Full Time position for 12 months

Sinai Health is looking for an Andrologist to support our Mount Sinai Fertility (MSF) Clinic. Reporting to the Laboratory Director and Laboratory Manager, the Andrologist has a practical and theoretical understanding of human reproductive biology, andrology, embryology, infertility and assisted reproductive technology (ART). The overall role of the Andrologist is to work in a multidisciplinary team to aid patients in achieving a pregnancy. Duties are comprised of activities performed within an IVF laboratory following procedures described in the MSF Andrology and Embryology Laboratory Procedure Manual. The Andrologist is responsible for the culture, morphological evaluation, preparation and cryopreservation of patient’s sperm. Development of SOP’s, documentation and reporting are also part of the responsibilities.

About Mount Sinai Fertility
Mount Sinai Fertility is committed to making the best options available to patients seeking to create families and preserve their fertility while supporting their overall health and well-being. We are an ambulatory unit, open 7 days a week with 2 satellite locations in the Greater Toronto Area. Our average annual number of treatment cycles is 3,400. As a teaching hospital, we help train the next generation of fertility professionals. We offer a wide range of fertility treatments including: Cycle Monitoring, Timed Intercourse, Intrauterine Insemination (IUI), In Vitro Fertilization (IVF), Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection (ICSI), Pre-Implantation Genetic Testing (PGT), Frozen Embryo Transfer (FET), Medically Indicated Fertility Preservation, Egg Freezing and Sperm Banking.

In this role you will:

• Prepare sperm for either pretreatment evaluation (semen analysis W.H.O standards) or therapeutic treatment such as IUI and IVF/ICSI
• Prepare, process and isolate sperm for Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection (ICSI) from surgical testicular samples (PESA, TESA, mTESE)
• Perform cryobanking of sperm and testicular biopsies according to MSF SOP’s
• Manage donor sperm samples being transported in and stored for a limited time within the MSF cryobank
• Thaw donor sperm samples for treatment
• Maintain clear documentation of all technical procedures and cryobank records
• Maintain the laboratory, including all equipment and areas, inventory control and ordering of laboratory supplies, preparation of results for entry into a computer database and preparation of laboratory reports
• Provide rotating support for 24-hour alarm back up as part of the overall laboratory team at CFRH
• Liaise with patients, physicians, nursing, and administrative staff
• Understand the principles and practices of laboratory aseptic techniques and shares responsibility with the other Andrologists and Embryologists to ensure that all techniques meet the prescribed quality control and quality assurance standards and procedures as described in the standard operating procedures (SOP)
• Work and demonstrate proficiency with computers, MS office, databases and other software aiding laboratory organization
• Participate in CCHSA accreditation Canada process, teaching sessions for patients and medical trainees, and in research projects
• Report non-conformities and deviations from SOP’s
• Perform other duties consistent with the job classification, as required

Job Requirements

Job Requirements:

Mandatory

• Bachelor of Science degree in medical technology or life sciences from an accredited educational institution

• Minimum of 6 months relevant and related work experience is required before full work independence can be achieved

Preferred

• Canadian Fertility and Andrology Society (CFAS) Certification

Skills and Knowledge

• Demonstrated ability to work and communicate collaboratively and effectively in a complex environment, with both internal and external stakeholders and partners

• Demonstrated customer service skills and ability to sensitively communicate with patients/families in vulnerable situations while protecting patient’s privacy

• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills required

• Proven attention to detail

• Proven commitment to work effectively both independently and within an interdisciplinary team in a fast-paced environment

• Effective verbal and written communication skills

• Excellent organization, time management, program planning and evaluation skills

• Demonstrated decision making, problem recognition/solving, negotiation and conflict resolution skills

• Ability to utilize information technology

• Must be able to work holiday and weekend rotations

• Demonstrated satisfactory work performance and attendance history

If this sounds like you and you feel ready to build your career within fertility, apply now and let us know why you’d be a great addition to our team.