Senior Embryologist

Talents Tide; Dubai; On-site; AED 320,000 - 460,000; Full time

Job summary

Talents Tide is seeking a Senior Embryologist in Dubai to lead the Embryology & Andrology lab at our fertility center. You will own fertility investigation and treatment at the lab level and mentor junior embryology staff.

You will communicate treatment progress to patients with sensitivity, uphold safety standards, and ensure SOPs and quality controls across all lab activities. A Bachelor’s in Medical Laboratory Science (Human Embryology emphasis) plus a Master’s for non-nationals, plus a valid

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Medical Laboratory Science, Applied Science, Biology, or Medical Science with a Human Embryology emphasis.
• Non-nationals require a Master’s degree plus advanced training.

Responsibilities

• Lead laboratory-based fertility investigations and treatments, maintaining patient confidentiality.
• Enforce Health and Safety and IVF Lab Policies; guide junior staff.
• Implement and monitor SOPs in line with Fertilization Law.
• Prepare center statistics, audits, and KPIs for the Consultant.
• Oversee sample labelling, witnessing procedures, and storage of gametes/embryos.
• Perform embryo transfers, egg retrieval, ICSI, and related procedures under supervision.
• Communicate treatment progress and results to patients with sensitivity.
• Support the Consultant in patient discussions on options and results.
• Carry out semen analysis, sperm retrieval, oocyte/embryo culture, cryopreservation.
• Maintain quality control, QA, and documentation across lab activities.
• Stay current through CME for license renewal.

Skills

Embryology experience

Mentoring staff

Education

Bachelor's degree in Medical Laboratory Science (Human Embryology emphasis)

Master's degree (required for non-nationals)

Job description

Senior Embryologist
Dubai, UAE

We're hiring a Senior Embryologist to lead laboratory work in a Dubai-based Fertility Center's Embryology & Andrology lab. You'll take ownership of fertility investigation and treatment at the lab level, mentor junior embryology staff, and be the person patients turn to for clear, compassionate updates during one of the most sensitive parts of their care journey.

What you'll do

• Lead laboratory-based fertility investigation and treatment, keeping patient information confidential and handled per approved protocols
• Enforce Health and Safety and IVF Lab Policies in daily operations, and guide junior staff on these standards
• Implement and monitor SOPs in line with the relevant Fertilization Law
• Prepare center statistics, audits, and KPIs for the Consultant
• Oversee sample labelling, witnessing procedures, and liquid nitrogen levels for safe gamete and embryo storage
• Perform embryo transfers, egg retrieval, ICSI, assisted hatching, and sperm preparation under consultant supervision
• Communicate treatment progress and results to patients and families, including difficult news, with sensitivity and clarity
• Support the Consultant in patient discussions on treatment options and results
• Carry out the full range of clinical embryology tasks: semen analysis, sperm retrieval (MESA, PESA, TESE), oocyte and embryo culture, blastocyst grading, and cryopreservation
• Maintain quality control, quality assurance, and documentation across all lab activities
• Stay current through scientific workshops and CME for license renewal

What you’ll bring

• Bachelor's degree in Medical Laboratory Science, Applied Science, Biology, or Medical Science with a Human Embryology emphasis (non-nationals also need a Master's plus advanced training)
• Valid license to practice as an embryologist
• 7 to 8 years of experience in Embryology
• A steady hand under pressure and genuine care for patients navigating fertility treatment

If you want to lead a lab that plays a direct role in growing families, we'd like to hear from you.