Embryologist

Parkhouse Bell; Ras Al Khaimah; On-site; AED 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading multi-specialty hospital in the UAE is seeking an experienced embryologist to join their IVF team. The role involves providing technical skills for assisted conception, analyzing patient test results, and ensuring clear communication with patients. Applicants must have a MOH license and a degree in a relevant scientific field, along with at least 2 years of experience in an IVF laboratory.

Qualifications

• Degree in a relevant scientific subject required.
• Minimum 2 years experience in IVF laboratory preferred.
• Must possess MOH license.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical and scientific skills for assisted conception services.
• Analyze results of tests and make treatment recommendations.
• Communicate sensitive information regarding patients' reproductive health.

Skills

Tissue culture experience

Ability to handle eggs and embryos

Semen analysis

ICSI knowledge

Highly developed visual skills

Education

B.Sc. or M.Sc. in applied science / biology

Job description

• An established, multi-specialty hospital in Sharjah,
• Is looking for an embryologist to join their IVF team
• MOH license required.

JOB PURPOSE

To provide the technical and scientific skills and knowledge which are required to deliver a comprehensive assisted conception service.

Qualifications

• Degree in relevant scientific subject: B.Sc. or M.Sc. in applied science / biology
• Minimum 2 years experience in IVF laboratory.
• Tissue culture experience or previous IVF training.

Physical skills

Skills requiring specialist hand‑eye coordination, highly developed visual skills, delicacy of touch, dexterity and speed are practised on a daily basis.

• Semen analysis: assessing quality of sperm, selecting sperm.
• ICSI: injecting a sperm into an egg.
• Handling eggs and embryos.
• Ability to use complicated equipment, performing separate procedures with both hands simultaneously.
• Ability to react to rapidly changing situations during the procedure, subtle visual clues, e.g. the deterioration of sperm or eggs under the microscope.

Communication and Relationships

On a daily basis the post holder will ensure clarity and understanding of information given to patients, staff and the wider multidisciplinary team.

• Provide and receive complex and sensitive information regarding aspects of patients’ reproductive health.
• Demonstrate empathy, understanding and patience during highly emotional treatment regimes.
• Frequently communicate bad news, i.e. failed fertilization.

Analytical and Judicial Skills

Work unsupervised, providing the necessary scientific and technical skills necessary for different methods of assisted conception.

• Analyse and interpret results of tests/investigations making recommendations as to treatment options available to patients, e.g. analysis of semen samples, suitability for IVF, ICSI or possible surgical intervention (testicular biopsy or similar).
• Assessment of human embryos, making the decision as to suitability for uterine transfer or cryopreservation.
• Responsible for decision regarding viability of thawed embryos and their suitability for treatment.