Ben Smith
IVF Laboratory Director - Ballarat IVF
Graduated in:
1996
Course completed:
Bachelor of Science majoring in biology.
Currently working for:
Ballarat IVF
How long have you been working for this organisation?
9 years
Position title and short job description:
IVF Laboratory Director. Set-up and maintained IVF laboratory systems, and managed a team of Embryologists in a Regional IVF Clinic.
Working highlight so far:
- Working in IVF laboratories both here and in the United Kingdom.
- Designing a successful new IVF laboratory.
What are the things you enjoy most about your job?
- Dealing with people,
- managing a team,
- researching,
- implementing and validating new scientific methods with success.
An area in which you have needed assistance:
Computers!!! And keeping up with computer technology.
What do you intend to do in the future?
Start an IVF consultancy business within 5 years.
#1 tip for current students studying your course:
Make sure you enjoy what you do, and ALWAYS treat people with respect and dignity. Also, keep your options open when studying science, there are new and exciting pathways opening up all of the time.
