Laboratory Assistant

Ovation Fertility•Nashville, TN

5h•Onsite

About The Position

US Fertility is hiring a Laboratory Assistant to join the team at Ovation Fertility in Nashville, Tennessee. The position supports IVF laboratory operations, andrology procedures, specimen handling, data integrity, laboratory maintenance, and patient-care and administrative activities. The role works under direction from Senior Embryologists and also performs tasks requested by physicians, the director, and embryologists. It requires flexibility because IVF processes are time-dependent, with a Monday-through-Friday schedule from 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM and the ability to work approximately six weekends and two holidays per year.

Requirements

Associate degree required.
Ability to work independently.
Strong multitasking, communication, and organizational skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills and attention to detail.
Ability to work as part of a team.
Good research skills.
Technological proficiency.
Flexibility and willingness to learn continuously.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in a life science focus area.
Prior laboratory experience.
Experience in a medical office facility and using EMR systems.

Responsibilities

Work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment while following standard operating procedures, processing directives, production standards, policies, and health and safety regulations.
Maintain flexibility in working hours to support time-dependent IVF processes, including some weekend work when needed.
Support embryologists with IVF processes as directed by Senior Embryologists.
Assist with andrology procedures, including IUI preparation and semen analysis, and help ship and receive frozen specimens.
Help maintain the integrity of media, collection, and semen-processing data.
Record and communicate oocyte collection information and maintain embryo-production data records.
Maintain accurate labeling and traceability of media and embryo production.
Assist with laboratory maintenance, including sanitizing work areas and equipment, following inventory and LN2 management protocols, and maintaining processing equipment, glassware, plastic dishes, and processing areas.
Support patient care by answering and directing phone calls, organizing and scheduling appointments, coordinating meetings, and maintaining filing systems.
Perform general office duties and other tasks requested by physicians, the director, and embryologists.