Clinical Embryologist

St. Ives Specialist Hospital is a leading multi-specialist healthcare facility established in 1996. The hospital provides dedicated specialist services in women’s health, children’s health, and family healthcare, delivered by a team of experienced consultants in Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Paediatrics, Medicine, and Surgery.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Clinical Embryologist

Location: Ikoyi, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Key Responsibilities

• Perform core embryology procedures, including ICSI, conventional IVF, embryo culture, embryo grading, and embryo cryopreservation.
• Perform oocyte identification, assessment, and handling following retrieval.
• Prepare and assess embryos for fresh and frozen embryo transfer.
• Perform semen analysis, sperm washing, and sperm preparation for IUI, ICSI, and conventional IVF.
• Perform sperm and oocyte cryopreservation, warming, and recovery.
• Maintain accurate laboratory records and specimen identification.
• Monitor laboratory equipment and maintain quality control, safety, and hygiene standards.
• Comply with laboratory SOPs, patient confidentiality requirements, and applicable regulations.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Medical Laboratory Science, Biological Sciences, Biomedical Science, or a related field.
• 3-5 years of relevant experience in an IVF laboratory.

Key Skills and Competencies:

• Precision and excellent attention to detail.
• High level of manual dexterity and hand eye coordination.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Accuracy in laboratory procedures and documentation.
• Commitment to quality control, patient confidentiality, and laboratory safety.