Assistant Embryologist (Department of Reproductive Medicine)

KK Women's & Children's Hospital; Singapore; On-site; SGD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare institution in Singapore seeks a dedicated embryologist for its IVF laboratory. The role involves facilitating ART procedures, maintaining lab operations, and effectively communicating with patients and clinicians. Ideal candidates will hold a degree in Biological Sciences and have a customer-focused mindset, with a preference for those experienced in dealing with infertile couples.

Qualifications

• Preferable with 1-2 years of working experience, though not mandatory.
• Able to work in a team as well as independently.
• Prepared for weekend-call.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate ART procedures in the IVF laboratory.
• Perform day-to-day lab operations of KKIVF and maintenance of laboratory and equipment.
• Serve internal customers (clinicians, nurses, and administrators).

Skills

Customer focus mindset

Effective communication

Multi-tasking

Empathy for infertile couples

Teamwork

Research and development mindset

Education

Basic degree in Biological Sciences, preferably animal sciences

Job description

You will work closely with the Senior Principal Embryologist and other embryologists to facilitate the ART procedures in the IVF laboratory and procedures pertaining to semen in the Andrology laboratory to provide a vital link between the clinicians, nurses, patients and all ancillary services interacting with the program. You are also required to perform the day-to-day lab operations of KKIVF, including maintenance of laboratory and equipment, documentation of laboratory procedures, and serving internal customers (clinicians, nurses and administrators).

Job Requirements

• Basic degree in Biological Sciences, preferably animal sciences

• Preferable with 1-2 years of working experience, though not mandatory

• Customer focus mindset

• Able to communicate effectively and appropriately

• Able to multi-task and is performance-oriented

• Have empathy and feel comfortable managing infertile couples

• Able to work in a team as well as independently

• Prepared for weekend-call

• Mindset for research and development