Embryology Lab Manager/Supervisor

About the role

Join us at Shady Grove Fertility in Orlando, Florida as an Embryology Lab Manager/Supervisor. This role offers the opportunity to grow within a nationally respected organization while remaining closely connected to the patients and teams you support.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the daily operations of a fertility laboratory, blending hands-on clinical embryology with staff management and regulatory compliance.
• Able to proficiency perform and train advanced IVF procedures such as ICSI, embryo biopsy for PGT, cryopreservation and semen processing.
• Technical Responsibilities:
  • Demonstrated proficiency in all technical areas of the laboratory services and procedures, including but not limited to: Identification, assessment and culture of oocytes, Sperm preparation and insemination of oocytes, Embryo culture, Assessment and selection of embryos for transfer, Embryo Vitrification, storage and warming, Media preparation, Oocyte Vitrification, storage and warming, Recording and reporting laboratory results in Artworks, TBSA, PESA, TESA, TESE collection, Oocyte denuding & ICSI insemination, PGT biopsy.
• Manager Responsibilities:
  • Responsible for Implementation and Monitoring of Operating Budget, Assures Safe and Adequate Staffing, Responsible for Employee Development, Oversees Departmental or Office Operations, Responsible for Quality Assessment and Improvement, Maintains a Customer Service Oriented environment, Provides a Safe Environment for Staff and Patients, Assures Compliance with Applicable Regulations, Policies and Standards, Demonstrates a Commitment to Teamwork, Assumes responsibility for Self-Development.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Chemistry or Medical Laboratory Science.
• Must have 5 years of hands-on embryology experience and 2+ years in leadership or managerial capacity.
• Must meet the CLIA requirements of education and experience for General Supervisor or Technical Supervisor.
• ABB/AAB certification/FL license preferred.
• Must be thoroughly familiar with Laboratory Operations Manual.
• Must demonstrate skills and aptitude appropriate to the position.
• Must demonstrate a good work ethic and commitment to participate in appropriate programs of continuing education and professional development to maintain up-to-date knowledge in the laboratory specialty.
• Must have ability to access, input, and retrieve information from a computer.
• Must have knowledge of office procedure and office machines (i.e. computer, fax, copier, etc.).
• Must have ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Must have ability to communicate accurately and concisely.
• Must have excellent interpersonal skills.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.A.

Skills

• Undertake embryology laboratory procedures as directed.
• This includes advanced procedures requiring micromanipulation of gametes or embryos.
• Clear, professional and timely communication with staff, physicians and patients.
• Participate in Continuing Technical Improvement exercises.
• Prepare staff work schedules.
• Develop the proficiency necessary for oversight of technical staff in their use of EMR.
• Assists in the management of the import and export of cryopreserved embryos and sperm and provide the data necessary to generate invoices for these services.
• Reviews and oversees cryopreservation program. Provide technical advice to lab staff.
• Supervises, orients, and instructs laboratory personnel and assists in performance evaluations.
• Oversees laboratory procedures and staff training and competency assessments (Embryology, Andrology, Endocrinology labs).
• Interviews all new embryologist, and junior support staff.
• Aids in trouble shooting lab procedural issues.
• Attends departmental meetings and implements new processes as necessary to improve performance.
• Reviews budget and costs annually for laboratory.
• Helps trouble shoot equipment issues.
• Ensures that all Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) and policies are updated and reviewed annually by all Embryologists.

Benefits

US Fertility offers a competitive, comprehensive benefits package designed to support our team members—professionally and personally—across all employment types. Full-Time Employees (30+ hours/week) receive medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) with company match, tuition assistance and professional development support, performance-based bonus opportunities, generous paid time off, paid holidays, and paid parental leave, life and disability benefits, a fertility discount program, employee wellness and recognition programs.

Part-Time Employees receive a 401(k) with company match, performance-based bonus opportunities, employee wellness and recognition programs.

Per Diem Employees receive a 401(k) with company match, employee wellness and recognition programs.