Clinical Embryologist at Medison Specialist Women's Hospital

Medison Specialist Women's Hospital - A Specialist Hospital located in lekki Lagos. We offer specialist care in Obstetrics, Gynecology and IVF. Our inpatient and outpatient specialties provides clinical expertise in Obstetrics and Women's Health. We ensure high quality, safe and cost effective medical services.

In recognition of this we have dedicated ourselves to provide an internationally standardized healthcare services to all our individual and corporate patients and clients. To achieve this mission our employees are highly trained well-mannered and are professionally accredited individuals. All our patients are treated with kindness, dignity, respect and appreciation of unique individual need and requirements.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Clinical Embryologist

Location: Lagos

Job Summary

• The Clinical Embryologist is responsible for performing a variety of laboratory procedures related to in vitro fertilization (IVF), including the handling of gametes (sperm and eggs), fertilization, embryo culture, and cryopreservation.
• The role involves working closely with physicians, nurses, and patients to ensure the successful treatment and management of infertility.

Key Responsibilities
Laboratory Procedures:

• Perform IVF procedures, including oocyte retrieval, sperm preparation, insemination, embryo culture, and embryo transfer.
• Conduct intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) and preimplantation genetic testing (PGT) as required. Opportunity for critical training for these tasks is available if not proficient yet.
• Handle the cryopreservation and thawing of embryos, oocytes, and sperm using vitrification and other cryopreservation techniques.
• Opportunity for critical training for these tasks are available if not proficient yet.

Quality Control and Assurance:

• Maintain high standards of laboratory practice, ensuring compliance with regulatory guidelines and best practices in embryology.
• Monitor and maintain laboratory equipment, ensuring proper calibration, cleanliness, and functionality.
• Participate in quality control programs to ensure the accuracy and reliability of laboratory results.

Patient Interaction and Consultation:

• Provide information and support to patients regarding laboratory procedures and outcomes.
• Collaborate with physicians and nurses to develop personalized treatment plans for patients.
• Communicate with patients about the progress and outcomes of their treatment cycles, including providing updates on embryo development and cryopreservation.

Data Management and Documentation:

• Accurately document all laboratory procedures, patient interactions, and results in accordance with legal and ethical standards.
• Manage and maintain detailed records of all gamete and embryo handling processes.
• Take part in data collection and analysis for clinical research and improvement of ART techniques.

Research and Development:

• Stay updated on the latest developments in embryology, IVF technology, and reproductive medicine.
• Participate in research projects and clinical trials related to ART and fertility treatment.
• Contribute to the development and refinement of laboratory protocols and techniques.
• A significant contribution to data collection and entry into the official AFRHRegistry.

Training and Education:

• Provide training and mentorship to junior embryologists, laboratory technicians, and other staff.

Compliance and Ethics:

• Ensure compliance with all relevant regulatory bodies, including local, national, and international guidelines for ART.
• Adhere to ethical standards in the handling of gametes and embryos, ensuring patient confidentiality and informed consent.

Qualifications
Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Biology, Biochemistry, Reproductive Science, Human Anatomy or a related field.
• A Master’s degree in Clinical Embryology, Reproductive Medicine, or a related field in anatomy is an advantage.

Experience:

• Minimum of 2-5 years of experience working in a clinical embryology laboratory.
• Hands-on experience with IVF procedures, including ICSI, embryo culture, and cryopreservation.

Skills:

• Proficiency in micromanipulation techniques, including ICSI.
• Strong understanding of reproductive biology, embryology, and ART.
• Excellent attention to detail and manual dexterity.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team.
• Opportunity for critical training for these tasks are available if not proficient yet.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: [email protected] using the position as the subject of the email.