Company Description
Genea is looking for an
Experienced Embryologist to join their boutique IVF unit situated in Heidelberg, Melbourne. Hours are flexible for the right candidate
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At Genea, patient care, science and technology are equally important. We pride ourselves on our ability to communicate to patients throughout their cycle on a regular basis and
all of our patients have their embryo’s cultured in our time lapse incubator - Geri. Patients also have the ability to view their embryo’s development throughout their cycle on our unique Grow App that was developed inhouse. This is a unique offering that is available to Genea patients only.
If you have a passion for embryology and are looking for a new challenge we would to talk to you. We offer a competitive salary package and there is an opportunity to travel and work at other Genea sites if this is of interest to you.
Job Description
We are seeking an Experienced Embryologist to join our state-of-the-art fertility clinic in Heidelberg, Australia. As a key member of our reproductive medicine team, you will play a crucial role in helping individuals and couples achieve their dreams of parenthood through advanced assisted reproductive technologies.
- Perform various assisted reproductive techniques, including in vitro fertilization (IVF), intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) and Embryo Biopsy
- Conduct embryo culture, assessment, and selection for transfer or cryopreservation
- Execute cryopreservation procedures for gametes and embryos
- Operate and maintain laboratory equipment, including microscopes and incubators
- Implement and adhere to strict quality control measures and safety protocols
- Maintain accurate and detailed records of all procedures and outcomes
- Collaborate with clinicians, nurses, and other team members to optimize patient care
- Stay current with the latest advancements in reproductive technologies and contribute to ongoing research initiatives
- Participate in patient education and counseling sessions as needed
Qualifications
- Master's or Ph.D. in Reproductive Biology, Embryology, or a related field
- Minimum 3-5 years of experience in a clinical embryology laboratory
- Certification from the Scientists in Reproductive Technology (SIRT) or equivalent
- Extensive knowledge of reproductive biology and assisted reproductive technologies
- Proficiency in IVF techniques, ICSI, embryo culture, and cryopreservation
- Strong microscopy skills and experience with various laboratory equipment
- Excellent attention to detail and ability to work in a highly regulated environment
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Exceptional organizational abilities and time management skills
- Effective communication skills for collaborating with multidisciplinary teams
- Commitment to ongoing professional development and staying current with industry advancements
Additional Information
Our staff tell us it is the people they work with that makes them stay, the Genea family. That, and our exceptional success rates. It is pretty special working for one of Australia's leading IVF clinics.
And what's in it for you?
We know it's important to look after our staff, so Genea 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. Genea is committed to providing ongoing training, development as well as actions through our working group to continue to evolve in this space.
- Certified Family Friendly workplace 2024/25 – A global benchmark for a family inclusive culture which is reviewed annually. This ensures continuous improvement and evolution of our workplace ensuring all staff are best supported in the context of their individual circumstances.
- Genea is committed to providing a workplace that is diverse, equitable and inclusive. It is important to us that our hiring process is accessible and open to all, we welcome applications from Indigenous Australians, people with disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, mature age workers and LGBTIQA+ people.
Please contact our recruitment team (hrrecruit@genea.com.au) if we can help with
any reasonable adjustments to enable you to participate in the job application process
