Senior Embryologist

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Oversee the IVF and andrology laboratories (which includes audits by the relevant authorities and license renewals).
2. Oversee staff and provide them with guidance and allocate work to them, including ensuring that they improve and grow professionally.
3. Clinical work – perform all clinical embryology and andrology duties following appropriate training and competency assessment.
4. Oversee the procurement of laboratory products and services.
5. Adhere to all standard operating procedures.
6. Inform patients of treatment options, treatment outcomes and discuss the implications.
7. Meet laboratory Key Performance Indexes for all critical laboratory tasks.
8. Participate in internal and external quality assurance and achieve a satisfactory level of performance.
9. Assist in the implementation of decisions regarding the laboratory areas.
10. Participate in the normal rotation of duties, including weekend work, on-call rotation and working on public holidays.
11. Involve in patient and staff education and support meetings.
12. Plan laboratory workflow.
13. Contribute to the planning of clinical work schedules.
14. Comply with regulatory requirements for documentation and record-keeping.
15. Document all laboratory information accurately in patient notes.
16. Collect and report laboratory statistical data accurately and completely as requested by the Scientific Director or Medical Director.
17. Create a positive working environment and motivate and encourage members of staff.
18. Commit to effective communication and cooperation within the laboratory team and other functional areas.
19. Communicate effectively and politely with patients and oversee laboratory staff members.
20. Communicate with external providers of genetic testing for PGT-A cases and obtain patient consent as required by the relevant regulations.
21. Participate in laboratory and clinic-wide meetings.
22. Build and maintain professional networks in order to assist in recruitment and develop a broad knowledge of developments in the assisted reproduction field.
23. Build good relationships with suppliers to ensure good service and facilitate participation in trials.
24. Actively assist in marketing efforts.
25. Oversee and ensure smooth operations of the laboratory.
26. Perform other lab-related duties as may be assigned in Singapore or other countries.

Requirements:

1. Min 5 years experience
2. Possess a Degree in Clinical Embryology, Biomedical Science, Life Sciences or its equivalent.
3. Proficient in laboratory skills and policies specific to IVF procedures.
4. Able to work independently and as a team.
5. Have excellent manual dexterity and the ability to pay attention to detail.
6. Possess strong interpersonal skills to work collaboratively with others.
7. Able to communicate effectively.
8. Due to the nature of work, flexibility in schedule is a requirement.