Junior Embryologist

Fertility Specialists of Texas•Lubbock, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Fertility Specialists of Texas (FST) is a leading fertility clinic known for its advanced treatments and compassionate, patient-centered approach, offering services including fertility consultations, egg, sperm, and embryo freezing, IUI, and IVF. The clinic is seeking a meticulous and detail-oriented Junior Embryologist to join its full-time IVF Laboratory team. In this role, the individual will work alongside experienced laboratory leadership to perform the technical and scientific procedures that make IVF possible, directly contributing to patient outcomes at every stage of the process. The position is ideal for someone precise, adaptable, and genuinely inspired by the work of helping families grow.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree
At least one year of hands-on laboratory experience
Strong attention to detail and meticulous documentation habits
Ability to stay calm, focused, and accurate under pressure
Clear communicator across both patient-facing and clinical team settings
Comfortable working independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with FDA, CAP, and SART regulatory standards is a plus

Responsibilities

Identify and grade retrieved oocytes, prepare sperm for insemination, and evaluate oocytes for fertilization
Monitor embryo growth and quality at cleavage and blastocyst stages under the guidance of experienced lab leadership
Perform vitrification and warming of embryos, semen analyses, sperm preparation for IUI, and endocrinology testing as needed
Receive foundational training in micromanipulation procedures as you grow in the role
Communicate daily with patients about embryo development and prognosis with clarity and compassion
Maintain accurate records in eIVF, the Embryology Access database, and SART in compliance with regulatory requirements
Execute daily, weekly, and monthly QC procedures and respond to out-of-range parameters and equipment malfunctions per established protocols
Support the Laboratory Director with preventative maintenance, data gathering, and research participation