Embryologist (IVF)

SEHA - Abu Dhabi Health Services Co.; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 223,200 - 334,800; Full time

Job summary

SEHA - Abu Dhabi Health Services Co. is seeking a professional in clinical embryology. The role involves performing complex services including semen analysis, cryopreservation, and embryo handling, requiring a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in relevant sciences as well as a DOH License.

The ideal candidate will communicate effectively with patients regarding their treatment outcomes and assist in maintaining laboratory equipment. This position is crucial for advancing reproductive technologies at one of the leading healthcare organizations in Abu Dhabi.

Responsibilities

• Perform clinical embryology services following competency assessment.
• Semen analysis and preparation for IVF, ICSI, and IUI.
• Sperm cryopreservation and thawing.
• Processing and cryopreservation of Epididymal sperm and testicular biopsies.
• Oocyte collection and assessment.
• Embryo handling and manipulation.
• Communication with patients on treatment outcomes.
• Assist in laboratory maintenance.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in medical laboratory science/health sciences/Applied Science, Biology/Zoology

Master’s degree in human Assisted reproductive technologies

DOH License or Eligibility

Job description

Responsibilities

• Perform clinical embryology and andrology services following appropriate competency assessment and in adherence to standard operating procedures
• Semen analysis and preparation for in vitro fertilisation (IVF), intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) and intrauterine insemination (IUI)
• Sperm cryopreservation and thawing
• Processing, cryopreservation and thawing of Epididymal sperm, testicular biopsies and Micro TESE
• Oocyte collection
• Assessment, insemination and injection of oocytes using IVF or intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI)
• Oocytes and embryo handling and manipulation for assessment of fertilisation, cleavage and blastocyst development
• Embryo selection and embryo transfer
• Embryo cryopreservation and thawing
• Embryo biopsy (blastomere and trophectoderm) and tubing of cells for chromosomal screening and genetic diagnosis
• Gamete and embryo culture dish preparation
• Communication with patients on embryology treatment outcome
• Assist in overall laboratory maintenance (equipment maintenance, disinfection and validation)
• Cryo-storage tanks maintenance and audit

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in medical laboratory science/health sciences / Applied Science, Biology/Zoology; and
• Master’s degree in human Assisted reproductive technologies
• DOH License or Eligibility