Chief Embryologist

Private Advertiser; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Singapore is seeking a Chief Embryologist to oversee IVF laboratory operations. The role includes managing daily lab functions, ensuring quality compliance, and training staff. Candidates must have at least 5 years of IVF lab experience and relevant qualifications. Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential. This position offers the opportunity to contribute significantly to advancements in reproductive technologies.

Qualifications

• Must meet the MOH requirements for the Chief Embryologist post.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant IVF Lab experience.
• Able to exercise discretion in handling confidential matters.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all IVF laboratory activities and ensure compliance with standards.
• Manage daily operations and coordination with clinical teams.
• Train Trainee Embryologists and Geneticists.

Skills

Good communication skills

Interpersonal skills

PC Literate

Education

Degree/ Master’s in Biotechnology/ Biomedical Sciences/ Clinical Embryology

Job description

Position Summary

The Chief Embryologist is responsible for overseeing all IVF laboratory activities and ensuring that the lab meets the highest standards of operation. This role involves managing the lab’s day-to-day functions, coordinating with clinical teams, and ensuring compliance with regulatory and quality standards. The Chief Embryologist will directly report to the Scientific Director and play a key role in driving innovation and success in IVF treatments.

Duties & Responsibilities

• To be in charge in all aspects of the IVF laboratories including lab staff, daily operations, air quality, maintenance, cleanliness, sterility, and the indenting, purchasing, and keeping stock of hardware, consumables, and frozen gametes/ embryos.
• To oversee all IVF related procedures such as (but not limited to) semen analyses, sperm preparation, selection and culture of oocytes and embryos, freeze/thaw embryos, ICSI and PGT procedures.
• To handle all IVF related procedures when required.
• To keep abreast with Reproductive Technologies and Techniques. This includes the reading of journals and participation at conferences, some of which will be sponsored.
• To be totally committed to produce good fertilization and pregnancy rates.
• To ensure all lab’s KPIs (fertilization rate, degeneration rate, blastulation rate, utilization rate, CPR, IR, miscarriage rate, multiple pregnancy rate, gamete/embryo post-thaw survival rate, failed amplification rate) are maintained at least at competent levels or exceed benchmark levels.
• To provide training to all Trainee Embryologists and Geneticists.
• To carry out other duties as determined from time to time.

Job Specifications

• Must meet the MOH requirements for the Chief Embryologist post.
• Possess Degree/ Master’s in Biotechnology/ Biomedical Sciences/ Clinical Embryology or equivalent.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant IVF Lab experience.
• Good communication skills (both written and verbal).
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work with others.
• Able to exercise discretion in handling confidential matters.
• Display professional attitude towards colleagues and others.
• PC Literate. (Microsoft Office applications, email, internet, etc.).