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Overview
Work History
Education
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Values Award Nominations-Genea
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Lana Skien

39 Elliott Rd Menai,NSW

Summary

Dynamic Laboratory Manager at Genea with a proven track record in fostering team collaboration and implementing quality assurance protocols. Results-driven scientific professional, consistently achieving above-average pregnancy results compared to industry standards. Committed to maintaining high standards in embryology practices while promoting a culture of continuous improvement and effective communication. Known for teamwork, adaptability, with a focus on precision and efficiency.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Laboratory Manager

Genea
04.2011 - 09.2025
  • Fostered a positive working environment by promoting open communication among team members and addressing any conflicts promptly.
  • Actively participated in professional conferences and workshops, sharing laboratory best practices and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
  • Set and oversaw quality assurance guidelines for laboratory work.
  • Ensured compliance with regulatory standards by staying up-to-date on industry best practices and adjusting internal policies as necessary.
  • Consistently achieved above state average pregnancy results as shown on yourivfsuccess.com.au since 2021 (when website was founded).

Senior Embryologist

Genea
03.2010 - 04.2011
  • Streamlined laboratory workflow by implementing efficient protocols and utilizing advanced equipment.
  • Maintained a sterile laboratory environment by adhering to strict cleanliness standards, minimizing contamination risks during embryo handling.
  • Worked closely with clinical staff to ensure seamless coordination of patient care during fertility treatments.
  • Contributed to clinic''s reputation for excellence by consistently maintaining high standards in embryology practices.
  • Executed processes such as embryo transfers, egg fertilization, egg retrieval, sperm injection (ICSI), assisting hatching (AH) and sperm preparation for over 40 patients per week.

Embryologist

Fertility First
09.2004 - 12.2009
  • Involved in all aspects of embryology, including oocyte retrievals, sperm preparation, ICSI, embryo development checks, embryo transfer and embryo and semen cryopreservation.
  • All areas of andrology including assessment of DNA damage using TUNEL and 80HdG assays.
  • Construction of database and analysis of data for statistical analysis.

Trainee Embryologist

IVFAustralia
04.2003 - 09.2004
  • Participated in on-the-job training, working closely with supervisors and coworkers and asking appropriate questions.
  • All aspects of embryology and andrology.

Medical Technician

IVFAustralia
04.2002 - 04.2003
  • Daily operation and maintenance of hormone assay machine to monitor hormone levels of patients undergoing IVF treatment
  • Reporting of results to clinicians and nursing staff
  • General laboratory maintenance duties

Research Assistant

University Of Wollongong
11.2001 - 04.2002
  • Further research and development of techniques to investigate DNA damage in Antarctic moss species caused by UV-B radiation (including DNA extraction and ELISA techniques).
  • Maintenance and addition to literature library.
  • Supervision of Honours students

Education

Bachelor of Biotechnology Honours - Biotechnology

University of Wollongong
Wollongong, NSW
08-2002

Skills

  • Team leadership
  • Embryology technical skills (ICSI, embryo biopsy, embryo transfer, vitrification)
  • Andrology technical skills (semen analysis manual and automated, cryopreservation)
  • Meticulous attention to detail
  • Effective team collaboration
  • Ethics and integrity
  • Procedure monitoring
  • Scheduling and coordinating
  • Interpersonal relations

Affiliations

  • Fertility Society of Australia and New Zealand (FSANZ) member.
  • Scientists in Reproductive Technology (SIRT) member.
  • Presented poster at FSANZ 2024: Timing of insemination and fertilisation outcomes in standard insemination (IVF).

Values Award Nominations-Genea

2024-nominated by staff in the category of Excellence

2023-runner up in Leadership award

2021-Liverpool team awarded Teams and collaboration award

Timeline

Laboratory Manager

Genea
04.2011 - 09.2025

Senior Embryologist

Genea
03.2010 - 04.2011

Embryologist

Fertility First
09.2004 - 12.2009

Trainee Embryologist

IVFAustralia
04.2003 - 09.2004

Medical Technician

IVFAustralia
04.2002 - 04.2003

Research Assistant

University Of Wollongong
11.2001 - 04.2002

Bachelor of Biotechnology Honours - Biotechnology

University of Wollongong

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