Lab Manager

First Fertility•Hoffman Estates, IL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

InVia Fertility Specialists is seeking an experienced Lab Supervisor to join our IVF Laboratory team at our Hoffman Estates, IL location. This is a full-time, salaried leadership role in which you will serve as the operational backbone of the lab — overseeing daily workflows, staff development, quality systems, and regulatory compliance in close collaboration with the Laboratory Director. If you are a detail-oriented leader with a passion for continuous improvement and a commitment to scientific excellence, we want to hear from you.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or higher in a biological science or related field
Minimum 3 years of high complexity laboratory testing experience as an embryologist required.
Independent proficiency across all embryology and andrology procedures.
Demonstrated experience in personnel management, including training, mentoring, scheduling, and competency evaluation of direct reports.
Strong working knowledge of laboratory quality systems, document control practices, and QC data management.
Familiarity with regulatory requirements from CLIA, CAP, ASRM, and/or FDA

Nice To Haves

Inspection experience a strong plus.

Responsibilities

Provide daily oversight of laboratory operations, staff assignments, and troubleshooting to ensure smooth, uninterrupted workflow.
Coordinate staff schedules, daily assignments, and individualized training plans; oversee and perform competency evaluations in collaboration with the Laboratory Director.
Review all quality control data across lab sections, track deficiencies, maintain accurate records, and ensure QC materials are current and compliant.
Conduct routine quality assurance reviews to uphold lab safety, procedural integrity, and optimal patient outcomes.
Lead document control initiatives — organizing and securing lab policies, procedures, and records in compliance with HIPAA and applicable regulations.
Develop and maintain a procedure management program, coordinating biannual updates with the Laboratory Director and ensuring timely staff acknowledgment and sign-off.
Oversee proficiency testing data submission and results review.
Track and maintain laboratory equipment, managing calibration schedules, maintenance needs, and repair coordination to ensure full operational readiness.
Support inspection readiness for CLIA, CAP, and FDA regulatory reviews.