Cherrylyn Saballa

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform routine and extended diagnostic tests (manual and automated), including semen analysis, anti-sperm antibody testing, sperm DNA fragmentation, and semen cryopreservation, in accordance with established protocols, WHS procedures, and NATA requirements.

•Generate diagnostic reports and liaise with internal and/ or external stakeholders (referring practitioners) regarding test results or procedures, contributing to patient care and fertility treatment planning.

• Conduct accurate handling of clinical semen samples, including reception, allocation, distribution, and disposal, while assisting with equipment maintenance, stock control, administrative tasks, and technical duties as directed.

Professional Accomplishments:

• Coordinated training, internal audit and in-service initiatives for Andrology and Embryology staff across metro and regional locations, ensuring adherence to quality assurance standards.

• Successfully conducted scientific research, culminating in a poster presentation at ASPIRE conference 2023, and an engaging Education Day talk.

Key Responsibilities:

• Facilitate donors during blood, plasma and platelet donations, in line with standard operating procedures (SOPs), cGMP and TGA guidelines

• Assess donor eligibility through interviews and routine health screenings.

• Set up, operate and troubleshoot donation equipment for safe and accurate collection.

• Safely insert and remove needles, monitor donors post-donation and manage re-bookings.

• Assist in stocking inventory, checking and packing biological products for transport to the processing laboratory.

Professional Accomplishments:

• Demonstrated the ability to work under pressure with a sense of urgency, high energy and enthusiasm.

• Received both positive feedback from donors and session leaders for providing great customer service and the ability to achieve results, even under tough circumstances.

Professional Accomplishments:

• Demonstrated ability to work under pressure with a sense of urgency, high energy and enthusiasm.
• Received both positive feedback from donors and session leaders for great customer service and ability to achieve results, even under tough circumstances.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assisted in daily Andrology laboratory operations, including basic sperm diagnostic tests, handling, processing and distribution of specimens.

• Managed laboratory inventory by optimising stock levels, utilising systematic reagent lot tracking and expiry date management to minimise waste, and ensure continuous availability of consumables to support operational needs.

• Oversight of equipment maintenance, including routine quality control, external quality assurance, in-house calibration, and troubleshooting to ensure efficient operation.

Professional Accomplishments:

• Contributed to the review and enhancement of ISO standards and laboratory processes, ensuring compliance and promoting operational efficiency.

• Received a Values Award in recognition of my unwavering passion, continuous enthusiasm, and positive engagement in supporting team initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provided chairside assistance in a fast-paced clinic for various dental procedures, including routine cleans, fillings, extractions and root canals, ensuring patient comfort throughout.
• Maintained strict infection control protocols by cleaning, sterilising, and organising dental instruments and equipment.
• Performed administrative tasks, including scheduling appointments and follow-up visits, managing the dental office calendar to optimise patient flow.

Professional Accomplishments:

• Devised a systematic method of preparing surgery room for dental treatments and set-up of dental materials/equipment, which contributed to increased organisational productivity.
• Oversaw supply inventory, ensuring stock levels are under control and actively contribute to quality and process improvements during team meetings.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervised and supported 6 -10 undergraduate science students once a week in a peer learning session designed to facilitate and enrich students learning engagement.
• Communicated effectively and sensitively across a range of audiences, including both to students and subject coordinators.

Professional Accomplishments:

• Facilitated students in the subject units of Chemistry and Biocomplexity to achieve approximately 8-20 marks higher in their final grade than students who did not attend U:PASS sessions.