Olena Yevstafieva
Сytogeneticist, Geneticist, Biologist
Bucha,06
Summary
Experience with human cytogenetic processing and analysis techniques including proper use of ISCN nomenclature and specialized computer imaging platforms for karyotyping and FISH analysis by LUCIA, CytoVision, Metasistems. Experience with appropriate methodology and testing techniques applied in a molecular genetic laboratory, nucleic acid extraction. Proven critical thinking, analytical, problem solving, planning, and decision-making skills. Strong attention to detail as well as superior organizational and time management skills with ability to prioritize work and deliver accurate work under stressful conditions. Demonstrated ability to deal with conflicting and changing priorities, deadlines, and duties.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Cytogeneticist
ISIDA-IVF
07.2023 - Current
- Remote work, karyotyping of patients
- At least 5 cases per work shift
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
Senior biologist
Mother and Child Clinic
06.2018 - 01.2024
- Developed cytogenical methods and SOPs for the new molecular cytogenetic laboratory
- Selected the equipment, reagents, media and materials for launching of the new Laboratory
- Conducted implementation of new diagnostic methods in the laboratory
- Responsible for chromosome analysis, verification of all results
- Developed instructions and conducted training of junior staff
- In charge of ordering and accounting of the laboratory reagents
- Carried out fixation of blastomeres and trophectoderm and their analysis by the FISH method (PGD/PGS)
- Remote work, karyotyping of patients.
Biologist
ISIDA-IVF
8 2007 - 5 2020
- Performed cultivation of peripheral and umbilical blood of aborted material and amniotic fluid
- Responsible for fixation and further preparation of the biomaterial
- Conducted the chromosome analysis by GTG-banding method (according to the international nomenclature of human chromosomes ICSN)
- Performed such analyses as CBG, QFQ, Ag-NOR-banding and FISH using LUCIA, CytoVision, Metasystems software
- Analyzed the fibroblastic bone marrow by the GTG-banding
- In charge of ejaculate fixation and its further analysis via the FISH and TUNEL methods
- After completing the 'Laboratory Genetics' courses in 2013, became eligible to issue and sign patients' test results as well as to check and confirm other cytogeneticists' results
- Conducted training of new employees, followed by testing after their probationary period
- Focused on such main directions as karyotyping of children with developmental disabilities, FISH analysis of microdeletion syndromes, karyotyping of spouses with recurrent pregnancy loss, karyotyping of amniocytes, karyotyping of abortions by GTG and FISH methods
- Checked and confirmed the other cytogeneticists' conclusions
- Annually participated as the part of the laboratory in the European quality control program for cytogenetic research - EUROPEAN QUALITY ASSESSMENT SCHEME (Oxford, Great Britain) and successfully completed all tasks with high scores
- Reconfirmed the specialization 'Laboratory Genetics' in 2018.
Education
Master's degree - Biologist, Geneticist, Biology Teacher
Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv
Kyiv 01.2002 - 04.2007
Skills
CytoVision
Certification
2012, 2012, Shupyk National Healthcare University of Ukraine (NMAPO), Laboratory genetics, 3 months
Affiliations
member of the All-Ukrainian Association of Specialists in Medical and Laboratory Genetics
Languages
Ukrainian
Proficient
C2
English
Upper intermediate
B2
Turkish
Upper intermediate
B2
Russian
Proficient
C2
Timeline
Cytogeneticist
ISIDA-IVF
07.2023 - Current
Senior biologist
Mother and Child Clinic
06.2018 - 01.2024
Master's degree - Biologist, Geneticist, Biology Teacher
Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv
01.2002 - 04.2007
Biologist
ISIDA-IVF
8 2007 - 5 2020