Biocourier Armando is originally from Italy, but he has spent most of his life abroad, including in Barcelona, where he has lived for the past twenty years. In his free time, he enjoys cooking and hiking. And how does he like his job as a courier?
How would you explain your job as an IVF courier to someone who has never heard of it?
I work for a company that provides clinics and individuals with a customized transport service for biological materials used in assisted human reproduction.
What is the most important aspect of transporting reproductive cells?
What are the biggest challenges you face in your work?
I am responsible for preparing the transport container, ensuring a constant temperature of -196°C, and finally transporting the materials from point A to point B according to the pickup, transit, and delivery times agreed upon between my company and the client.
The most important aspect, in my view, is to monitor and ensure at all times that the biological material remains at the ideal freezing temperature.
Are you aware, while you’re working, that you’re carrying something as delicate as a “potential life”? How does that influence the way you work?
The biggest challenge is arriving on time at pickup and delivery locations when multiple modes of transportation are required and schedules are somewhat tight.
That’s why advance trip planning is essential.
It’s a huge responsibility, and I always strive to stay on schedule.
I believe that maintaining a calm state of mind is key to staying vigilant at all times and preserving the integrity of the shipment.
What do you think would surprise people the most about the work of an IVF courier?
Well, I see this at airport security checkpoints.
We look like tourists with backpacks, but when we take out the container, I’ve often been asked what it’s for.
What message would you like to share with people who are going through IVF?
It’s a message of optimism; I myself am the godfather of a beautiful little girl whose mother is a single parent by choice.
Alba came along on the third try, but there she is—the joy of the house!