Janessa Hernandez
Grandview
Summary
Experienced IVF Embryologist with a strong desire to excel in a leadership role as an IVF Technical Director. Leveraging extensive laboratory expertise, precise sample analysis, quality control, and exceptional organizational skills in reproductive medicine. Committed to upholding the highest standards of laboratory performance and consistently delivering exceptional results. Contributing knowledge and passion to a reproductive medicine setting to ensure the success and well-being of patients.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
IVF Embryologist
Trans Ova Genetics
06.2023 - Current
- Prepare samples and execute analysis with a high degree of accuracy, ensuring quality results and timely reporting
- Collaborate with team members to ensure timely completion of analysis and maintain laboratory turn-times
- Utilized cryopreservation processes to freeze healthy embryos.
- Prioritize and manage multiple tasks efficiently in a fast-paced environment, ensuring deadlines are met and workflow is uninterrupted
- Selected embryo and loaded embryo into straws to prepare for uterus insertion.
- Assessed and graded health and development of embryos through morphologic evaluation.
- Proven ability to develop and implement creative solutions to complex problems.
Laboratory Assistant
University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine
01.2022 - 06.2023
- Manage, organize, and accession diagnostic specimens, ensuring accurate processing and analysis
- Conduct quality control assessments to maintain assay performance and reliability
- Support research projects conducted by lead endocrinologists, providing data collection and analysis assistance
- Ensure laboratory safety and accuracy while maintaining a high standard of work
- Prepared reagents, media and solutions to use for laboratory testing and analysis.
- Adhered to laboratory safety procedures to maintain compliance with quality control standards.
- Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection.
Client Service Coordinator & Veterinary Assistant
Banfield Pet Hospital
07.2018 - 11.2022
- Provided excellent service to clients, ensuring their pets received the best care in a timely and safe manner
- Administered restraint and sample collection techniques with precision and compassion
- Maintained client satisfaction through clear communication and quality service
- Assisted veterinary professionals in day-to-day operations, offering strong support in animal care and client interactions
- Maintained accurate record-keeping with proactive attention to client information updates.
- Helped large volume of customers every day with positive attitude and focus on customer satisfaction.
- Managed receptionist area by greeting visitors, responding to telephone, and email inquiries and providing information for in-person requests.
- Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Animal Science
University of Tennessee Knoxville
Knoxville, TN05.2023
Skills
- Operate laboratory equipment
- Documentation
- Microsoft Office
- Basic computer applications
- Organizational abilities
- Time management
- Multitasking
- Scheduling flexibility
Certification
Artificial Insemination Certificate, University of Tennessee, Fall 2022
Timeline
IVF Embryologist
Trans Ova Genetics
06.2023 - Current
Laboratory Assistant
University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine
01.2022 - 06.2023
Client Service Coordinator & Veterinary Assistant
Banfield Pet Hospital
07.2018 - 11.2022
Artificial Insemination Certificate, University of Tennessee, Fall 2022
Bachelor of Science - Animal Science
University of Tennessee Knoxville
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