Experienced Embryologist

Adora Fertility is one of Australia's leading fertility providers and closely aligns with what we are and who we aspire to be; a team of compassionate and specialised healthcare professionals, utilising modern science to improve the chances of conception for our patients.

We fundamentally changed the fertility landscape by making high quality fertility services including IVF available with almost all costs covered by Medicare, saving patients thousands of dollars compared to other fertility clinics.

About the Role

Our laboratory in Craigie, WA, is looking for an Experienced Embryologist who will bring the highest standard of work ethic, ensuring that our patients receive exceptional service and the best possible outcome during treatment. You’ll have a commitment to scientific excellence and development of your knowledge. You’ll enjoy working as part of a welcoming dedicated and enthusiastic team where everyone is treated with respect and valued for their contribution.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform the following aspects of Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) procedures including but not necessarily limited to follicle and sperm preparation for insemination, in-vitro fertilization (IVF) including ICSI IVF, fertilization check, embryo evaluation, selection of embryos for transfer and vitrification, embryo vitrification, embryo thawing, embryo transfer preparation, surgical sperm retrieval and processing
• Support the Lab Manager to manage the IVF laboratory day-to-day operations, workflow and staffing to ensure business continuity
• Ensure that all scientific equipment QC and calibration is performed regularly as per preventative maintenance schedule
• Proactively manage issues with internal and external stakeholders as they arise
• Participate in training and internal audits to ensure compliance to Adora Fertility’s policies and procedures
• Provide informal coaching and feedback to junior scientists 
• Ensure safe working practices and obligations, as per the Company Work Health and Safety policy and procedures for all personnel on site, including visitors, are adhered to in order to maintain a safe working environment

About you 

To be considered for this role, you will possess the following:

• Minimum undergraduate degree in biological/life sciences
• Sound knowledge and understanding of RTAC Code of Practice, NHMRC Ethical Guidelines on ART and local state legislation pertaining to ART treatment
• Minimum 5 years’ experience working in human clinical embryology
• Sound embryology and andrology theoretical knowledge.
• Ability to manage and complete additional duties as delegated by the Lab Manager.
• Strong patient’s focus and quality service orientation.
• Intermediate to advanced computer skills with essential experience in Microsoft Office.
• Strong written and verbal communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills.
• A passion for IVF.

The successful candidate will also participate in public holiday and weekend rotating rosters.

Our current COVID-19 Vaccination Policy requires proof of vaccination, due to the current work health and safety risks in our community and legislative requirements to work in healthcare.

Benefits  

• Join a safe & inclusive workplace that emphasises its employee's wellbeing and development.
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program and free counselling sessions.
• Discounts on our Adora Fertility Services.
• Paid Parental Leave Allowance - 10 weeks.
• Annual awards. 
• Local Social Activities.

At Adora, we believe in living our values every day. We are committed to Social Responsibility, Integrity, and Empathy, Teamwork, Respect and Excellence. If you share those values and want to contribute to a team that embraces these principles, we invite you to join us, please select the ‘APPLY’ button to submit your application.