Oocyte collection, denuding and dentification stage of oocyte maturation
• Use assisted reproductive technologies (ART) to help with infertility
• Semen analysis and sperm preparation for IUI, IVF, ICSI, PGS, PGD
• IVF techniques, (classical and ICSI) and fertilization assessment
• Embryo culture, Embryo scoring and Embryo transfer
• Polar Body, Blastomere and Trophectoderm Biopsy
• Assisted Laser Hatching
• Maintain the viability of gametes, tissues and embryos during processing
• Select embryos for transfer to recipient women, research or other intended use and implant embryos into patients' reproductive organs • Monitor embryo development
• Comply with quality control, ethical issues and regulations surrounding gamete and embryo handling
• Maintain and care for equipment • Monitor and maintain cryobanks, and preserve gametes and embryos for future use
• Surgical sperm retrieval (TESE sperm preparation), preparing retrograde ejaculation sample
• Gametes and Embryo cryopreservation (vitrification, slow freezing and thawing)
• Determination of sperm DNA Fragmentation (Sperm Chromatin Dispersion Test)
• Quality Management & Experience in clean room • Maintaining laboratory records and use of computers
• Maintaining laboratory consumables inventory
• Meeting with patients as required
• Working in accordance with the code of practice set out by laboratory department
• Lab maintenance • Equipment maintenance (including cryo can)
• Record maintenance, patient liaison, statistics work and restocking
• Guidelines and ethical aspects • Other duties as assigned by supervisor.
B.Sc