The role of the Embryologist at Peponi Fertility Clinic involves executing all specialized embryology and IVF procedures, ensuring the highest standards of laboratory quality, patient safety, and ethical practice in assisted reproduction.
Key Responsibilities:
- Perform all embryology-related procedures including oocyte retrieval, insemination (IVF/ICSI), embryo culture, embryo transfer preparation, and cryopreservation. Maintain accurate records of all procedures.
- Assess and grade embryos for transfer and freezing. Maintain strict adherence to laboratory quality assurance and control standards.
- Ensure all lab equipment is calibrated, cleaned, and maintained. Monitor laboratory environment for temperature, humidity, and gas concentrations. Maintain the IVF lab quality and service time to time.
- Maintain accurate and confidential patient records, ensuring traceability of all gametes and embryos. Prepare reports as required.
- Follow all ethical, professional, and safety standards governing assisted reproduction. Ensure patient confidentiality and informed consent.
- Participate in training, audits, and quality improvement initiatives. Stay updated on new techniques and technologies in reproductive science. Also, update the department on new techniques and training programs.
- Work closely with clinicians, nurses, and administrative staff to ensure coordinated patient care and effective communication.
Required Qualifications and Experience:
- Master’s degree in Clinical Embryology or Reproductive Science.
- Bachelor’s degree in Biomedical Science / Zoology or equivalent.
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a fertility clinic or fully trained in an IVF laboratory performing embryology procedures (OPU, IVF, ICSI, Embryo / Oocyte grading, Embryo transfer, Cryopreservation, Thawing).
- Experience with laboratory quality management systems and documentation.
- Familiar with working with all types of IVF equipment.
- Familiarity with current regulations and ethical standards in assisted reproduction.
