V-repro
Katherine Areiza Sánchez
Senior Embryologist
Panama City
Summary
Embryologist with expertise in embryo grading, oocyte retrieval and sperm preparation and analysis. Methodical and detailed professional certified in embryo biopsy paired with 6 years of hands-on experience participating in laboratory operations and services. Comfortable working in stressful, fast-paced environment.
Dynamic Lab Director with a proven track record at The Fertile Group, enhancing laboratory efficiency and patient satisfaction through innovative technologies and excellent customer service. Skilled in laboratory techniques and fostering teamwork, significantly improved treatment success rates. Expert in critical thinking and problem-solving, I consistently delivered high-quality, cost-effective results in the fertility treatment domain.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages
Work History
Lab Director
The Fertile Group
12.2023 - Current
- Worked closely with clinical staff to ensure seamless coordination of patient care during fertility treatments.
- Performing trophectoderm biopsies approximately 4 times a week and analysis of their respective results.
- Gamete and donor bank management.
- Ordering supplies and inventories.
- Maintained a safe work environment by enforcing strict adherence to safety protocols and guidelines.
- Improved laboratory efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing new technologies.
- Established strong relationships with key clients through excellent customer service and timely communication of test results.
- Managed budget effectively, consistently reducing costs while maintaining high-quality output.
- Evaluated current processes regularly, identifying areas for improvement and implementing necessary changes proactively.
- Conducted thorough analyses of patient histories to identify potential issues affecting fertility treatments, ultimately improving treatment success rates.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing personalized care and thorough explanations of procedures.
Junior Embryologist
Instituto De Reproducción Humana INSER
10.2018 - 12.2023
- Executed processes such as embryo transfers, egg fertilization, egg retrieval, sperm injection (ICSI), assisting hatching (AH) and sperm preparation for over 20 patients per week.
- Utilized cryopreservation processes to freeze healthy embryos.
- Improved embryo development rates by implementing optimized culture conditions and media.
- Boosted IVF success rates by performing intricate micromanipulation procedures such as ICSI and assisted hatching.
- Obtained semen specimens to prepare for insemination.
- Selected embryo and loaded embryo into catheters to prepare for uterus insertion.
- Contributed to clinic growth through participation in marketing initiatives and community outreach events focused on fertility awareness.
- Continuously improved technical skills through hands-on experience with cutting-edge laboratory equipment used in assisted reproductive technology procedures.
- Supported a multidisciplinary team approach to fertility treatments, collaborating with reproductive endocrinologists, nurses, and genetic counselors.
- Served as a mentor to newer embryologists, sharing knowledge and expertise, fostering professional growth within the team.
- Maintained records, documents and samples with Vrepro.
Education
Course - Embryology
Advanced Course in Clinical Embryology
IVI Global Education 07.2024 - 07.2024
Fellowship - Assisted Reproduction
Training in Assisted Human Reproduction
INSER Instituto De Reproducción Asistida 10.2018 - 03.2020
Bachelor of Science - Human Biology
Bacteriologist And Clinical Laboratory Technician
IU Colegio Mayor De Antioquia 01.2010 - 12.2013
Skills
Laboratory techniques
Problem-solving
Teamwork and collaboration
Multitasking Abilities
Critical thinking
Results analysis
Cell culturing
Software
BMD
Timeline
Course - Embryology
Advanced Course in Clinical Embryology
07.2024 - 07.2024
Lab Director
The Fertile Group
12.2023 - Current
Junior Embryologist
Instituto De Reproducción Humana INSER
10.2018 - 12.2023
Fellowship - Assisted Reproduction
Training in Assisted Human Reproduction
10.2018 - 03.2020
Bachelor of Science - Human Biology
Bacteriologist And Clinical Laboratory Technician
01.2010 - 12.2013
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