Embryology Specialist

Thérapie Fertility is delighted to announce a new role in our laboratory team.

We are seeking an experienced Embryology Specialist to join our team of professionals dedicated to delivering high-quality fertility treatments.

This position will report directly to the Thérapie Fertility Laboratory Manager and will be responsible for performing all relevant clinical laboratory procedures with a consistently high standard of execution.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in embryology, excellent attention to detail, and excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Key Responsibilities:

• Clinical Skills and Tasks:
• To be proficient in specialist IVF techniques including but not exclusively:
• • General preparation of culture media and dish preparation for all laboratory procedures in line with good laboratory practice.
  • Semen analysis, sperm preparation for IVF, ICSI, and IUI procedures, donor sperm preparation, processing and analysis of surgically retrieved sperm (TESE), cryopreservation of semen and TESE samples.
  • Oocyte retrieval, denudation of oocytes, insemination via IVF, fertilization assessment and morphological grading and annotation at zygote, cleavage, and blastocyst stage of development.
  • Vitrification and warming of embryos, laser-assisted hatching, embryo transfer, and IUI.
  • Responsible for daily patient-specific decisions, and effective and accurate communication of these decisions between colleagues, physicians, and patients in a sympathetic and professional manner.
  • Report any critical incident in a timely fashion to a senior embryologist, laboratory manager, RP, and Quality Manager/Deputy RP.
  • Attend daily or weekly clinic meetings where appropriate and embryology lab meetings.
  • Required to participate and attend all clinic and laboratory training events, and to maintain an up-to-date and accurate training record.
  • General ongoing daily and weekly laboratory maintenance, including cleaning and decontamination of workstations after each procedure and ensuring the laboratory, gowning room, and all equipment are clean, stocked, and organized.
  • Continuous monitoring of equipment, media, and consumables in the laboratory and reporting any issues to the laboratory manager. Maintain daily records of consumables in use.
• Ancillary Laboratory Tasks:
• Meticulous documentation of all medical and laboratory records and strict adherence to standard operating procedures is essential.
• Observe the strictest confidentiality when dealing with all aspects of patient or clinic information, and immediately report all issues relating to breaches of personal data to the Data Protection Officer.
• Assist in the control of stock inventory to acceptable safe levels for the embryology laboratory.
• Participate in the donor sperm selection and ordering process including receipt of samples, appropriate documentation on the EMR, and assist with reporting to the Department of Health in line with the Children and Family Relationship Act 2015.
• General knowledge and familiarity with all equipment used in the embryology lab. Assist the Laboratory Manager to ensure equipment is appropriately maintained, serviced, and calibrated, and investigate and troubleshoot any issues detected. Provide rotating support for 24-hours on-call alarm.
• Maintain an awareness of the latest developments in the field of assisted human reproduction and attend webinars and conferences where appropriate.
• Responsible for ensuring all QMS documentation is up to date and highlight any deficiencies to be reviewed and approved by the Laboratory Manager.
• Participate in continuous quality assessment and risk management on an ongoing basis.
• Direct and participate in laboratory audits and report and resolve any issues directly with the laboratory manager and quality manager.

Qualifications and Skills:

• At least a Bachelor's degree or higher in a Biological Science.
• Minimum of 18 months experience in Embryology to include a minimum of 1 year.
• Computer literacy including intermediate to advanced knowledge of systems such as but not limited to EMR software (IDEAS), electronic witnessing system, Microsoft Excel, and Word.
• General knowledge of Quality and Risk Management systems in healthcare.
• Experience with National and European Tissue and Cells legislations.
• Excellent attention to detail, meticulous record keeping, and good organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong team player and can work independently.
• Excellent written and spoken English.

Benefits:

• Pension
• Health Insurance
• Remuneration DOE