Laboratory Manager - IVF/Fertility Lab Operations

Center For Reproductive Medicine•Minneapolis, MN

8d•$140,000 - $150,000•Onsite

About The Position

Center for Reproductive Medicine (CRM) is seeking an experienced Laboratory Manager to lead their andrology and embryology teams. This leadership role involves hands-on embryology expertise combined with operational oversight, quality management, regulatory compliance, and team development. The manager will collaborate with physicians, laboratory leadership, and executive teams to ensure exceptional laboratory performance, outstanding patient outcomes, and a culture of collaboration and innovation. This is a full-time, benefit-eligible position located on-site in Minneapolis, MN, with travel to the St. Paul, MN location also required. Weekends and holidays may be necessary based on laboratory needs. The ideal candidate is passionate about reproductive science, mentorship, operational excellence, and advancing fertility care.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology, Medical Laboratory Science, Biological Science, Chemical Science, Physical Science, or related field
Minimum 5 years of hands-on embryology experience in a SART-registered, CLIA-approved IVF laboratory
Experience in high-volume fertility programs with: 700+ annual oocyte retrievals and 500+ annual embryo biopsy cases
Expertise in clinical embryology, andrology laboratory operations, and quality systems
Strong knowledge of CAP, CLIA, OSHA, HIPAA, FDA, and SART standards
Authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship

Nice To Haves

2–3+ years of leadership or supervisory experience
Experience mentoring and developing laboratory staff
Strong quality management and process improvement background
EHR superuser or laboratory systems experience

Responsibilities

Oversee daily operations of embryology, andrology, and cryostorage services
Ensure laboratory protocols, quality standards, and workflows support excellence in patient care
Perform advanced embryology procedures and maintain competency across andrology functions
Monitor laboratory equipment, QC programs, cryostorage systems, and inventory management
Partner with physicians and leadership to improve efficiency, throughput, and patient satisfaction
Serve as the primary liaison for laboratory vendors and operational partners
Lead, mentor, and support a multidisciplinary laboratory team
Foster a collaborative, accountable, and high-performing culture
Oversee staffing, scheduling, onboarding, and competency development
Conduct performance reviews, coaching conversations, and ongoing professional development
Create opportunities for mentorship and bench-side learning
Ensure compliance with CAP, CLIA, OSHA, FDA, HIPAA, and SART requirements
Lead inspection readiness activities, self-inspections, and corrective action plans
Maintain quality assurance and proficiency testing programs
Drive continuous quality improvement initiatives and process enhancements
Maintain laboratory policies, procedures, and documentation standards