Lauren Smith
Poughkeepsie
Summary
Experienced Embryologist and Andrologist skilled in IVF techniques, embryo evaluation, and quality control. Proven ability in cryopreservation methods and laboratory management, ensuring optimal handling and embryo quality.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Embryologist/Andrologist
Hudson Valley Fertility
Fishkill
07.2024 - Current
- Perform andrology laboratory procedures, including semen analysis, preparation for IVF, IUI, and TDI.
- Conduct oocyte recovery, denudation, and maturity assessment during IVF cycles.
- Execute intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI), and assess fertilization outcomes.
- Perform embryo evaluations, including Day 3 development checks, and assisted hatching procedures.
- Carry out blastocyst culture, vitrification, and thawing for cryopreservation and FET cycles.
- Prepare and monitor frozen embryo transfers (FETs), ensuring optimal handling and embryo quality.
- Maintain accurate laboratory documentation, adhere to quality control protocols, and ensure compliance with regulatory and ethical standards.
- Strong problem solving and troubleshooting skills.
Bovine Embryologist
Boviteq
Madison
01.2023 - 07.2024
- Prepared culture media and maintained laboratory equipment for procedures.
- Monitored embryo development and documented observations accurately.
- Trained new staff on lab procedures and equipment usage effectively.
- Maintained laboratory record system to document key information on identification, quality control, and other factors.
- Proficient in using specialized equipment and software for bull specimen preparation.
- Managed quality control procedures within the lab environment.
Education
Bachelor Of Science (BS) - Animal Science
Mississippi State University
Starkville, MS12-2022
Skills
- Andrology procedures
- IVF techniques
- Embryo evaluation
- Quality control
- Cryopreservation methods
- Laboratory management
- Problem solving
- Data analyzation
Timeline
Embryologist/Andrologist
Hudson Valley Fertility
07.2024 - Current
Bovine Embryologist
Boviteq
01.2023 - 07.2024
Bachelor Of Science (BS) - Animal Science
Mississippi State University