Ozioma Ebere Chukwudi
Embryologist
Lagos,
Summary
Compassionate senior embryologist with expertise in embryo grading, oocyte retrieval and sperm preparation and analysis. Methodical and detailed professional training in Quality control and management of IVF laboratory with 10 years of hands-on experience participating in laboratory operations and services. Comfortable working in stressful, fast-paced environment.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Head Embryologist
St Ives Specialist Hospital
Lagos
2016.01 - Current
- Executing all IVF laboratory procedures such as oocyte retrieval, fertilization checks,embryo culture, ICSI, IMSI, PICSI, laser assisting hatching (LAH) and sperm preparation for over 10 patients per week.
- Assessing and grading development of embryos using Gardner system.
- Vitrifying embryos and semen samples with over 90% survival rates
- Processing fresh, frozen, TESA , PESA sperm samples for treatment.
- Responsible for handling 400 cycles per year with over 65% success rates.
- Wrote, reviewed and improved embryology standard operating procedures.
- Training and mentoring all junior embryologists in the four sister branches of the hospital.
- Initiated culture practices in the IVF laboratory which is responsible for the current increase in pregnancy rates at the clinc and high influx of patients.
- Performing daily quality control in the IVF laboratory including calibration of IVF equipment and monitoring KPI
- Maintaining records and documents using electronic medical record system.
- Monitoring logs for media lot performance.
- Responsible for liaising with patients regarding fertilization reports, embryo development and embryo transfers.
- Organizing the IVF unit's bi-monthly meetings and creating power-point presentations for presentations.
- Attending conferences and trainings regularly to share new results and learn new technologies in ART.
- Tasked with drafting consent forms used in the IVF unit
Embryologist
Nordica Fertility Center
Lagos
2012.06 - 2015.08
- Conducted semen analysis using WHO standards
- Prepared fresh and frozen semen samples for IVF, IUI,ICSI
- Cryopreservation of semen samples
- Recovered sperm cells from TESA and PESA biopsy samples
- Was incharge of recruiting sperm donors and ensuring smooth running of sperm bank.
- Isolated eggs from follicular fluids to prepare eggs for next stage of treatment.
- Carried out conventional IVF and denudation of cumulus-oocyte complex.
- Assessed fertilization and grading of zygotes quality following insemination/ICSI.
- Cultured embryos till blastocyst stage.
- Selected embryo and loaded embryo into catheters.
- Vitrified and thawed embryos.
- Daily cleaning of IVF laboratory.
- Preparation of media for ART procedures.
- Documentation of IVF patient's data.
- Performed micromanipulation of gametes.
- Took inventory of IVF laboratory supply and placed re-order.
- Maintained all IVF laboratory equipment.
- Monitored and ensured refill of cryojars.
Education
Master of Science - Public Health
University of Lagos
Lagos State, Nigeria 2015.01 - 2016.01
Bachelor of Science - Microbiology
University of Benin
Edo State, Nigeria 2006.01 - 2010.03
Skills
Micromanipulation and dexterity
Cell culture
IVF laboratory manangement
Visual semen analysis
Vitrification
Embryo culture and grading
Gamete handling and culture
Accomplishments
Supervised and lead the team of embryologists who carried out IVF treatment on the oldest IVF mother in Africa Margaret Adenuga, a 68-year-old woman who delivered twins in 2019.
Achieved a 40% increase in the pregnancy rates of my current workplace within 3 years of joining the hospital.
Designed and set up 5 IVF laboratories over the years.
Work Availability
monday
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Quote
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Timeline
Head Embryologist
St Ives Specialist Hospital
2016.01 - Current
Master of Science - Public Health
University of Lagos
2015.01 - 2016.01
Embryologist
Nordica Fertility Center
2012.06 - 2015.08
Bachelor of Science - Microbiology
University of Benin
2006.01 - 2010.03