Job Description
Job Description
- George Houston Resources is collaborating with a top-tier healthcare provider to recruit a skilled Embryologist.
- We are seeking passionate professionals to join our team in Lagos, dedicated to providing excellence in fertility treatments.
Responsibilities
Laboratory Services:
- Perform routine IVF procedures, including egg retrieval, insemination, and embryo culture.
- Conduct embryo transfers, cryopreservation, and thawing procedures according to standard protocols.
- Ensure the accuracy and quality of laboratory procedures through meticulous attention to detail.
Quality Assurance and Compliance:
- Adhere to strict laboratory standards and protocols to maintain the highest level of quality control.
- Regularly monitor and calibrate laboratory equipment to ensure optimal performance.
- Comply with all regulatory requirements, including record-keeping and documentation.
Client Interaction and Support:
- Provide detailed explanations of embryology procedures to patients, ensuring they understand each step of their treatment.
- Offer emotional support and guidance to patients during their fertility journey.
- Maintain the confidentiality and privacy of all patient information.
Research and Development:
- Stay updated with the latest advancements in embryology and IVF techniques.
- Contribute to ongoing research projects and clinical trials within the fertility clinic.
- Innovate and implement new methods to improve success rates and patient outcomes.
Collaboration and Teamwork:
- Work closely with fertility doctors, nurses, and other medical staff to ensure seamless patient care.
- Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient cases and treatment plans.
- Train and mentor junior embryologists and laboratory technicians.
Administration:
- Accurately document all laboratory procedures and patient records in compliance with SOPs.
- Oversee the inventory of laboratory supplies and prepare orders as necessary.
- Prepare and present reports on laboratory performance and patient outcomes.
Qualifications and Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Biological Sciences, Biotechnology, or a related field. Advanced certification in Embryology is an advantage.
- Minimum of 2-3 years of hands-on experience in an IVF laboratory.
- Proficiency in embryology techniques, including micromanipulation and cryopreservation.
- Strong attention to detail, with a commitment to maintaining high-quality standards.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to explain complex procedures to patients.
- Ability to work well under pressure and in a team-oriented environment.