Embryologist

SEHA - Abu Dhabi Health Services Co.; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a Clinical Embryologist to deliver high standards in embryology and assisted reproduction services. Responsibilities include conducting semen analyses, oocyte handling, and communicating treatment outcomes to patients. The ideal candidate will have relevant degrees and DOH licensing. This role is critical in supporting both clinical and laboratory operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field required.
• Master’s degree in assisted reproductive technologies preferred.
• DOH License or Eligibility is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Perform clinical embryology and andrology services.
• Assist in overall laboratory maintenance.
• Communicate with patients on embryology treatment outcomes.

Skills

Clinical embryology

Andrology services

Semen analysis

Oocyte handling

Education

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

Master’s degree in human Assisted reproductive technologies

Job description

Job Description

Provide consistent and high standard of clinical embryology and assisted reproduction service and care.

Assist in running the IVF laboratory under the supervision of the laboratory director.

Responsible for training and assisting in the supervision of junior and new staff members in accordance with the standard operating procedures.

Participate in research and teaching where appropriate.

Responsibilities

• Perform clinical embryology and andrology services following appropriate competency assessment and in adherence to standard operating procedures

Main Clinical Duties

• 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
• Master’s degree in human Assisted reproductive technologies
• DOH License or Eligibility