Summary
Dr. Sulaiman Al Habib Medical Group is seeking a Senior Embryologist for its IVF laboratory in Jeddah, Al Fayha'a. The role covers daily embryology and andrology procedures, sample processing, laboratory quality control, patient results, and IVF procedures including ICSI, embryo transfer, and cryopreservation. Applicants need a bachelor's degree in Medical Laboratory Technology and at least four years of specialized IVF laboratory experience, including 100 independently completed cycles; six years of experience may cover the minimum qualification requirement. Current registration with the Saudi Commission for Health Specialties and relevant certification are required.
The posting
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Job Purpose / Objective :
Responsible for all embryology procedure, Andrology laboratory procedures, quality control and quality assurance of In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) laboratory.
Key Responsibilities / Accountabilities :
- Responsible for the daily Andrology and Embryology laboratory procedures in the department.
- Receives and processes samples on a daily basis.
- Ensures that the laboratory is clean at all times and checks the equipment for temperature and proper functioning.
- Assists the Laboratory Manager in performance of daily duties.
- Analyse the samples and compute results.
- Prepare dishes for cultures and prepare mediums for cultures.
- Maintain level of gases in equipment for their proper functioning.
- Responsible in preparing Laboratory results for patients.
- Suggest patient for further investigation when required.
- Demonstrate a clear understanding of techniques and Procedures related to sterilization and disinfection of equipment and supplies.
- Perform daily duties of oocyte retrieval, identification, de-coronation, grading, insemination, fertilization check-up, embryo cleavage grading, embryo transfer and cryopreservation, AH, ICSI procedure and embryo biopsy.
- Prepare monthly and yearly statistics for results and report them to In-Vitro Fertilization (IVF) Laboratory Manager.
- Coordinates with the maintenance engineers for servicing of the laboratory equipment’s under supervision of laboratory manager.
- Performs other applicable tasks and duties assigned within the realm of his/her knowledge, skills and abilities.
- Assess and validate new methodologies and techniques
- Assist in training and evaluating junior staff.
- Assess, ensure and follow proper flow, usage consumption of supplies.
- Provide patient and family education as per need.
- Participate in person-centered care initiatives undertaken by HMG.
- Enrich patient experience with compassion, respect and dignity.
- Perform other applicable task and duties assigned within the realm of his/her knowledge, skills and abilities
Requirements
Education/ Professional Qualification:
- Bachelors of Science
- Medical Laboratory Technology
Experience:
Minimum of at least Four (4) years of experience in special In-Vitro Fertilization (IVF) laboratory. Provided that He/she has made independently at least one hundred cycles in his/her unit. If the minimum qualification doesn’t meet then that will be covered by Six (6) years of experience.
Professional Licensing / Certification / Training:
- Certification: Relevant certifications
- Licensing: Saudi Council for Health Specialties and current registration with the designated authority for the profession from the country of origin