Today we bring you an interview with Markéta Čandasová, Logistics Manager. Markéta has put her passion for exploring new countries into her work and has become an important part of our BC team.
Can you tell us about your role in the transport of reproductive cells? How would you describe your job to the general public?
I am the IVF transfer coordinator, and my job is to communicate with clients, their clinics and our couriers from initial pricing and gathering documentation, to finding a suitable transfer date for all parties involved, and of course planning the journeys of our couriers.
How did you get into the job of IVF transfer coordinator and how long have you been doing it?
After about 3 years on the road, I decided to come back to my home country and look for a job here where I could use the languages and experience that I had gained from my travels, and by chance a job offer for BioCouriers popped up on Instagram. It was an obvious choice.
What makes working for BioCouriers attractive for you?
I've always enjoyed traveling, so I'm excited to combine my travel experiences with something meaningful in my work. Through the couriers, I also get to know places I haven't visited myself. At the same time, I enjoy being able to practice foreign languages on a regular basis, and most of all, I'm happy that I'm contributing to our clients' dream of having their own babies.
Do you specialize in shipping reproductive cells to specific countries? Or is the choice of destinations rather random?
I specialize mainly in the Greek and Italian markets, but I also handle shipments outside of these two countries as needed.
What is the biggest challenge you have had to deal with as a coordinator so far?
Due to the complexity of my work and the involvement of many parties, every transfer is a challenge. The key is to coordinate all parties involved and find a solution that works for everyone. This can be challenging, especially given time zone differences and flight availability.
Is there any experience that has stuck in your mind? What are the most interesting or significant cases of reproductive cell transfer that you have witnessed?
The transfer to Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan was very interesting for me, as it was the first time we transferred to this destination and I was really looking forward to seeing the photos from our courier. Kyrgyzstan has definitely been added to the list of destinations I would like to visit.
How do you see the future of reproductive cell transport in light of new technologies and regulations?
I am a big advocate and supporter of progress and I can already say that AI, for example, is helping me significantly in my work.
Do you think automation and digitalisation can replace some aspects of your work?
I don't know if they can completely replace any aspects of my job given the complexity of it, but I am a proponent of the statement that we can't stop progress and I use AI quite a lot myself. As for automation and digitalisation, we'll see what tomorrow brings. I'm certainly not scared of it.