Embryologist

Fertility First is a fertility clinic based in Hurstville.  Here at Fertility First we explore all treatment options for patients and try to minimise costs where possible without compromising the chance of conception or quality of care. The results are clear. It's why our fertility clinic is backed by science, commitment, and care.

All Fertility First staff are expected to aim towards the achievement of the Mission and comply with Fertility First protocols and policies.

We are currently seeking an Experienced Embryologist to join our Laboratory on a full-time basis. As a key member of our team, you will play a crucial role in helping individuals and couples achieve their dreams of parenthood through advanced assisted reproductive technologies.

• Monitor and perform all routine technical procedures and maintenance and administrative activities in the embryology laboratory including but not limited to oocyte collection, IVF, ICSI, embryo transfers, cleavage and blastocyst culture, warming, thawing and vitrification of gametes and embryo biopsy.
• Perform routine Andrology procedures in the diagnostic and clinical laboratory.
• Data entry and generation of reports.
• Maintain equipment and all patient areas to ensure a clean tidy and safe environment.
• Maintain storage and disposal of specimens, and cryopreserved gametes and embryos, including records, and results, in accord with patient consent, RTAC, NPAAC, NHMRC, and NSW ministry of Health requirements.
• Monitor and perform all laboratory quality control procedures.
• Maintain and update electronic witnessing system in conjunction with Scientific Director, to ensure witnessing procedures, and data record keeping meet the clinics, legislative, RTAC and NATA requirements.
• Develop, monitor, and implement laboratory policies and procedures in conjunction with the Scientific Director.
• Maintain the Patient Database, and assist with periodic reports to NPSU (National Perinatal Statistics Unit)
• Maintain a high level of current scientific knowledge regarding research, protocols, and practical techniques for use in ART.
• Maintain training log, ongoing competencies, EQA, FertAid, and KPI's.
• Demonstrate commitment to professional development.
• Ensure all Work Health and Safety requirements are met.
• Manage laboratory emails.
• Assist with auditing.
• Additional duties as required.

To be successful in this role you will an experienced Embryologist with a minimum of 3-5 years of experience in a clinical embryology laboratory. Ideally you will have a Masters or Ph.D. in Reproductive Biology, Embryology, or a related field as well as a SIRT qualification. Alongside solid technical skills (ICSI, embryo culture, and cryopreservation) we are seeking someone with an excellent attention to detail, strong analytical skills and excellent interpersonal, written and communication skills. We are looking for someone with excellent interpersonal and communication skills and computer literacy.

We know it's important to look after our staff, so Fertility First offers a number of perks including;

• Glow - Our rewards portal - be recognised by both your managers are peers. Access discounts at over 350+ retailers as well as accessing recipes, fitness classes and mindfulness sessions
• Learning and development – Ongoing opportunities for continuous education through Education Days, internal development, conference opportunities and companywide initiatives
• Certified Inclusive Employer workplace - Confidence in knowing you are joining an organisation who has achieved the benchmark for workplace inclusion across a number of diversity areas.