Andrology Specialist - Magee Women's Hospital

Andrology Specialist Opportunity At Magee Women's Hospital

UPMC is hiring a full-time andrology specialist to join their team at Magee Women's Hospital! The andrology and fertility preservation laboratory provides comprehensive diagnostic and treatment services for male infertility. In addition, the lab offers fertility preservation options for individuals at risk of infertility due to medical conditions, treatments, age, or other factors. Through national partnerships, the lab facilitates tissue freezing services for both children and adults across the country.

This position is responsible for the day-to-day functions of the andrology and immunoassay laboratories. In addition to the andrology specialist job duties, the andrology specialist will play a crucial part in the mission of the fertility preservation program. This entails working with lab leadership and the research team to bring new diagnostic and clinical services to the laboratory.

This position will work 4 10-hour shifts, Monday through Friday, with rotating weekends and holiday coverage required. Rotating on-call.

Responsibilities:

• Is responsible for the coordination of male surgical procedures with urologist that need to be cryopreserved for in-vitro fertilization. This would include preparation of testicular biopsies and epididymal aspirations. Reports to urologist about findings and recommends whether specimen is adequate for cryopreservation.
• Prepares sperm for artificial insemination. Reports to nurse and/or physician as to problems involving adequate specimen for insemination. Makes modifications to accommodate sample variations and/or deficiencies. This includes preparation of donor sperm.
• Participates in research and/or studies that are conducted that involve andrology and/or immunoassays.
• Performs routine semen analysis including count, motility, morphology and anti-sperm antibodies. Makes decisions as to any additional testing that may be needed to help physician accurately determine diagnosis and course of treatment.
• Responsible for recording and distributing all results in a timely manner to referring physician for andrology and immunoassay laboratories.
• Prepares sperm for insemination of in-vitro fertilization patients. Reports to embryologist as to whether specimen is adequate for in-vitro fertilization.
• Responsible for receipt, preparation, and documentation of blood received for endocrine assays from all sites. Runs all immunoassays on a daily basis and ensures that all quality control ranges are adhered to before reporting results.
• Records all daily quality control and quality assurance checks and reports to the laboratory director with regards to any problems.

Bachelor's degree in basic science, such as biology, chemistry or biochemistry required. 1 year of experience in clinical research or a hospital laboratory preferred OR associate's degree in one of the aforementioned fields and at least 2 years of experience in clinical research or a hospital laboratory required.

Andrology experience is preferred.

Licensure, certifications, and clearances:

• Act 34

UPMC is an equal opportunity employer/disability/veteran.