Mina Mossad

To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Over 10 years of professional experience in Clinical Embryology and Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART), with extensive hands-on experience in IVF laboratory procedures and embryology laboratory operations.

Senior Embryologist and Lab Manager at Dr Samir Abbas Medical Centers (2020-11 – 2025-10)

Samir Abbas medical center for advanced infertility management established since more than twenty five years ago and it is the largest center in treatment of infertility in Kingdom of Saudi Arabia with more than 2000 ICSI cycle per year.

The Center provides service for: Ovulation Induction, Artificial Insemination, In-Vitro Fertilization, In-Vitro Maturation, Intra Cytoplasmic Sperm Injection, Laser Assisted Embryo Hatching, Semen Freezing, Embryo Freezing and embryo biopsy for preimplantation gender selection, genetic screening/diagnosis of chromosomal major abnormalities such as Down's syndrome or molecular abnormalities, such as Thalassemia. The center also performs Percutaneous Epididymal Sperm Aspiration, Testicular Sperm Aspiration, and insertion of penile prosthesis.

Senior Embryologist at Hayat Center (2019-07 – 2020-10)

Hayat Center is a reputable fertility clinic in Cairo, known for offering a wide range of assisted reproductive technologies (ART). The center is equipped with a state-of-the-art embryology lab and adheres to international standards in fertility treatments. It provides comprehensive services including IVF, ICSI, cryopreservation, embryo transfer, egg and sperm freezing, and fertility diagnostics.

As one of the more prominent IVF centers in the Maadi area, Hayat Center serves both local and international patients, and is recognized for its personalized patient care and success rates. The clinic is headed by experienced fertility specialists, including Lab Director Abdelshahid Azer Abdelshahid Magar, who is well-regarded for his work in reproductive medicine.

Embryologist at Hayat - I.V.F. Unit (2017-07 – 2019-07)

Semenologist at Hayat - I.V.F. Unit (2015-04 – 2017-07)

Under supervision of Abdelshahid Azer Abdelshahid Magar

Embryologist Trainee at Hayat - I.V.F. Unit (2014-02 – 2015-03)

Under supervision of Abdelshahid Azer Abdelshahid Magar. The required performing all relevant work and procedures including:

• Perform all aspects of Embryology including (but not limited to):
• Analysis and preparation of sperm specimen for insemination or for ICSI – intracytoplasmic sperm injection (includes analysis and processing of fresh and cryopreserved semen specimens the processing of fresh and cryopreserved specimens surgically obtained by epididymis aspiration or testis biopsy)
• Preparation of the media, reagents, supplies and charts for ART
• Collection and preparation of oocytes for insemination (involves oocyte microscopic identification, cleaning)
• Intra-cytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) or IVF
• Assessment of fertilization and zygote quality following insemination - Daily assessment/grading and handling of embryos through Day 6 of in vitro culture
• Cryopreservation and thawing of embryos at varying stages of development (includes subsequent culture and assessment of thawed embryos)
• Preparation of fresh and thawed embryos for intrauterine transfer (involves loading of catheter for transfer and assessing catheter for retained embryos performing micro-manipulation procedure assisted hatching when required)
• Performing day five Biopsy (trophectoderm) and tubing for PGT-A, PGD and PGT-M
• Preparing scientific papers and reports and monitor the status of patient consent compliance chart documentation
• Setting up the steps and rules of laboratory medical testing
• Advanced level in laboratory equipment assessment, calibration and maintenance
• Maintaining laboratory quality assurance and safety standards
• Teaching and training lab personal

Ph.D. in Biotechnology – Faculty of Science of Cairo University (2023 – 2024)

Master of Biotechnology in Biotechnology – Faculty of Science of Cairo University (2019 – 2020)

Bachelor of Biotechnology in Biotechnology – Misr University for Science & Technology (MUST) (2016 – 2017)