Laboratory Manager

Kindbody•San Francisco, CA

10d

About The Position

As an experienced Embryology Lab Manager reporting to our Regional Laboratory Director, you will be working in a fast-paced, rapidly growing environment where you will be relied on for your expertise, professionalism, collaboration, managerial, and problem-solving skills. Our Lab Managers are fully trained embryologists with 6+ years of experience in the field. They are expected to lead others as well as delegate the day-to-day operations of a lab.

Requirements

6+ years experience in clinical embryology 3-4 of which are micromanipulation}
TS (ABB) certified preferred; eligible is accepted; must obtain within the year
1 year + of managerial experience
Able to work independently with minimal supervision
Proficiency in all IVF laboratory methods including micromanipulation techniques and vitrification
Detail oriented, meticulous record-keeping
Strong communication skills & a team player
Willingness to be flexible
Familiarity with all state and local regulations including tissue bank licensing
Experienced in EMR and G-Suite

Responsibilities

Perform Chemistry Laboratory and Andrology Laboratory Procedures as needed.
Supervision and performance of assisted reproductive technology procedures in IVF and Andrology Laboratories.
Supervision of andrology testing and endocrine testing, if qualified, or via delegation to the Clinical Laboratory Technical Lead.
Monitoring of procedures such as semen sample processing for Cryopreservation, IUI and IVF, oocyte identification conventional IVF, ICSI, embryo culture and grading, laser assisted hatching, trophectoderm biopsy, sperm, oocyte and embryo cryopreservation (vitrification).
Follow the laboratory's procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analyses, reporting, and maintaining accurate laboratory records
Training and evaluation of laboratory personnel
Maintain records that demonstrate that proficiency testing samples are tested in the same manner as patient specimens
Coordinate personnel schedules for adequate staffing coverage of the laboratories
Adhere to the laboratory's quality control policies, document all quality control activities, instrument and procedural calibrations and maintenance performed
Coordinate with, and report to the Laboratory Director on the execution and implementation of specific tasks, Standard Operating Procedures, and Policies
Perform quality control procedures and monitor KPIs
Participate in the laboratory’s quality management program
Follow the laboratory's established policies and procedures whenever test systems are not within the laboratory's established acceptable levels of performance
Be capable of identifying problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results and either must correct the problems or immediately notify the director
Coordinate with reproductive endocrinologists and OB/GYNs to assist their patients with reproductive health issues and clinical research.
Educate patients on infertility evaluations, medications, treatment protocols and procedures
Provide patient/couple counseling, procedure teaching, communicates physician orders and instructions
Ensure all patient information is documented appropriately in our EMR according to our procedures
Works independently to assure the program goals are achieved
Support and promote excellence in customer service
Provide feedback to HQ on process improvement and job specifications to help gain efficiencies in the day to day operations of the labs
Is willing to travel to other Kindbody locations to perform patient testing, train or support staff.
Assist with projects, tasks and team support as needed.