Samantha Cordukes
Wollongong,NSW
Summary
Collaborative leader with dedication to partnering with coworkers to promote engaged, empowering work culture. With over 15 years’ experience in an IVF laboratory environment, developed strengths in building and maintaining relationships with diverse range of stakeholders in dynamic, fast-paced settings. Pursuing new professional challenges with the opportunity to make a positive impact on business success.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Embryologist
Wollongong Genea
01.2008 - Current
- Clinic Manager 2023- Present.
- Oversee the smooth running of the IVF clinic by maintaining effective communication with staff
- Liaise with key stakeholders, including hospital, doctors, nursing, scientist and patients
- Facilities maintenance and Quality control
- Created and implemented process improvements
- Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations
- Project planning and budgeting
- Manage patient feedback and expectations
- Laboratory Manager 2016-Present
- Oversee smooth running of the embryology and andrology laboratory, whilst also performing all technical aspects of embryology and andrology
- Experienced in conflict resolution and problem solving
- Experienced in the accreditation and compliance to NATA and RTAC.
- Talent acquisition and staff performance reviews
- Results and data analysis
- KPI reports
- Supervision and training
Education
Learn to Lead: Leading future technologies -
University of New South Wales
09.2023
Learn to Lead: Leading the future -
University of New South Wales
07.2023
Adaptive Leadership Masterclass -
University of New South Wales
04.2023
Fast lead Management course -
Fast Lead
01.2017
Masters of Reproductive Medicine -
University of New South Wales
01.2015
Bachelor of Science –Major in Biology -
University of Wollongong
01.2007
Skills
- Proficient in diagnostic andrology and all main aspects involved in an IVF and ICSI cycle
- Proficient in vitrification procedures
- Proficient in embryo biopsy
- Experience in working independently at satellite clinics within regional NSW, Australia and internationally
- Ability to communicate in a sensitive and professional manner with patients
- Laboratory and facilities maintenance, quality control and equipment validation
- Proven ability to work both independently or within a team environment
- Well developed interpersonal, organisational and communication skills
- Patient care
- Critical thinking and decision making
- Attention to detail
Other Experience
- Poster presentation at international ALPHA conference on automated vitrification of embryos
- Presenting at patient information seminars
- Participation in RTAC and NATA accreditation for laboratory
- Participation in research and development projects
- Participation of internal auditing practices
- Participation in IQA and EQA for Andrology and Embryology
- Coordinating IQA and EQA for Embryology department
Current Position
Clinic and Laboratory Manager, Wollongong Genea, 2008, present
References
- Current and former managers available upon request
Timeline
Embryologist
Wollongong Genea
01.2008 - Current
Learn to Lead: Leading future technologies -
University of New South Wales
Learn to Lead: Leading the future -
University of New South Wales
Adaptive Leadership Masterclass -
University of New South Wales
Fast lead Management course -
Fast Lead
Masters of Reproductive Medicine -
University of New South Wales
Bachelor of Science –Major in Biology -
University of Wollongong
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