Job Title: Senior Embryologist / Clinical Applications Specialist.

Department: IVF.

Location: Vapi, Gujarat.

Reports To: IVF Head. Job Purpose:

To lead and manage embryology laboratory operations by performing advanced Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) procedures, ensuring laboratory quality, regulatory compliance, clinical excellence, and successful patient outcomes. The role also serves as a scientific and clinical liaison with IVF specialists, Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs), and healthcare professionals while supporting product evaluation, clinical applications, research, and innovation. Key Responsibilities:

1.

Clinical

Embryology

Independently perform advanced ART laboratory procedures including Conventional IVF, ICSI, IMSI, PICSI, Assisted Hatching, Blastocyst Culture, Trophectoderm Biopsy (PGT-A/PGT-M/PGT-SR), Oocyte & Embryo Vitrification, Warming Procedures, and Embryo Transfer Preparation.

Perform oocyte identification, denudation, maturity assessment, fertilization assessment, embryo grading, and embryo selection.

Independently perform complex micromanipulation procedures.

Handle donor IVF programs, fertility preservation, and oncofertility cases.

Ensure complete traceability and accurate witnessing of gametes and embryos using electronic or manual witnessing systems. 2.

Andrology

Services

Perform semen analysis in accordance with WHO guidelines.

Process semen samples using Density Gradient and Swim-Up techniques.

Perform surgical sperm processing including PESA, TESA, TESE, and Micro-TESE specimens.

Manage sperm cryopreservation and thawing procedures.

Support male fertility diagnostic and laboratory procedures. 3.

Laboratory

Operations & Quality Management

Supervise day-to-day embryology laboratory operations.

Plan laboratory workflow and optimize resource utilization.

Implement and maintain Quality Management Systems (QMS).

Monitor laboratory environmental parameters including CO₂, O₂, temperature, humidity, VOCs, particulate counts, incubator performance, and cryostorage systems.

Perform Quality Control (QC), Quality Assurance (QA), method validation, media validation, environmental monitoring, CAPA, Root Cause Analysis, Risk Assessment, and Internal Audits.

Prepare and update SOPs, laboratory records, validation reports, and documentation.





Ensure laboratory readiness for accreditation and regulatory inspections. 4.

Equipment

Management & Validation

Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot advanced IVF laboratory equipment including:

Inverted Microscopes

Micromanipulators

Laser Systems

Time-Lapse Incubators

Tri-Gas Incubators

CASA Systems

Cryopreservation Equipment

IVF Workstations

Laminar Air Flow Systems

Electronic Witnessing Systems

Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS)

Coordinate preventive maintenance, calibration, equipment qualification (IQ/OQ/PQ), and vendor service activities.

- KOL, Doctor & Clinical Relationship Management

Develop and maintain strong qualified relationships with Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs), IVF specialists, Obstetricians & Gynaecologists, Reproductive Endocrinologists, Andrologists, clinicians, embryologists, and IVF centres.

Act as the primary scientific and clinical liaison between the organization and healthcare professionals.

Conduct scientific discussions, product presentations, and clinical demonstrations.

Support product evaluations, validations, and adoption of new IVF technologies and laboratory solutions.

Organize and deliver workshops, hands-on training programs, webinars, symposiums, and Continuing Medical Education (CME) activities.

Collaborate with Sales, Marketing, Clinical Affairs, Regulatory Affairs, and R&D; teams to support customer engagement and scientific communication.

Gather clinical feedback and market insights to support product development and continuous improvement.

Represent the organization at national and international conferences, scientific meetings, and professional forums.

- Research, Innovation & Clinical Applications

Participate in clinical research, scientific publications, and product validation studies.

Evaluate emerging ART technologies, laboratory equipment, culture media, and consumables.

Support new product development, clinical evidence generation, and technology implementation.





Promote evidence-based adoption of innovative ART technologies across partner IVF centres.

- Leadership, Training & Regulatory Compliance

Mentor and supervise Junior Embryologists, Laboratory Technicians, and trainees.

Conduct competency assessments and technical training programs.

Ensure compliance with ICMR ART Guidelines, ART Act & Rules, ESHRE Guidelines, ASRM Recommendations, NABH Standards, Biomedical Waste Management Rules, ISO 15189, ISO 13485, and Good Laboratory Practices (GLP).

Foster a culture of quality, patient safety, ethics, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications and Experience

M.Sc. in Clinical Embryology, Reproductive Biology, Biotechnology, Life Sciences, or related discipline. ESHRE Clinical Embryologist Certification / ICMR Certification or equivalent (Preferred) Skills and Competencies:

Expertise in IVF, ICSI, Blastocyst Culture, Embryo Grading, Trophectoderm Biopsy, and Cryopreservation.

Strong knowledge of embryology laboratory operations and quality management systems.

Hands-on experience with advanced IVF laboratory equipment and electronic witnessing systems.

Excellent laboratory troubleshooting and analytical skills.

Strong leadership, mentoring, and team management capabilities.

Excellent communication, scientific presentation, and customer engagement skills.

Ability to build and manage relationships with KOLs, doctors, and IVF centres.

Knowledge of ART regulations, accreditation standards, and medical device quality systems.

Willingness to travel for customer visits, scientific meetings, training programs, and conferences.

Key Performance

Indicators (KPIs)

Fertilization, Blastocyst Formation, Implantation, Clinical Pregnancy, and Live Birth Rates.

Cryosurvival and Biopsy Success Rates.

Zero Patient Identification or Traceability Errors.

Compliance with Quality Management Systems, SOPs, and Regulatory Standards.

Laboratory Audit Readiness and Successful Accreditation Outcomes.

Timely Equipment Calibration, Validation, and Maintenance.

Customer Satisfaction and Effective KOL/Doctor Engagement.

Number of Clinical Trainings, Workshops, and Scientific Programs Conducted.

Successful Product Evaluations and Technology Adoption.

Team Competency Development and Continuous Laboratory Improvement.

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