Laboratory Technician (Andrology, Endocrinology, Embryology)

IVF Florida • Jacksonville, FL

2d • Onsite

About The Position

US Fertility is seeking a Laboratory Technician to join IVF Florida in Jacksonville, Florida. The role supports andrology, endocrinology, embryology, and laboratory administration in a reproductive medicine practice. The technician performs assigned procedures and testing only within documented training, competency, and authorization, while maintaining accurate records, specimen traceability, quality standards, and patient confidentiality.

The position works Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, with rotating weekend shifts from 7:30 AM to 12:00 PM and rotating holidays. It involves close collaboration with physicians, nurses, embryologists, laboratory and administrative staff, finance personnel, and external partners. The successful candidate contributes to high-quality patient care, laboratory readiness, continuous improvement, and the goals of the practice.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in biological sciences, chemistry, reproductive biology, medical technology, or a related field.
• Copies of degrees, transcripts, certifications, training records, and references are required.
• General knowledge and safe operation of laboratory equipment, with the ability to recognize malfunctions and promptly seek assistance.
• Intermediate to advanced computer skills, including EMR or laboratory information systems, Microsoft Word, Excel, Access or comparable databases, Outlook, Internet, and intra-office communications.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, time management, documentation, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to understand and follow written protocols, maintain specimen traceability, perform repetitive precision tasks, and work effectively under time-sensitive conditions.
• Fluency in English sufficient to communicate clearly with patients, staff, and external partners and complete required documentation.
• Ability to cooperate with physicians, nurses, embryologists, laboratory and administrative staff, finance personnel, and external partners.
• Demonstrate respect, professionalism, honesty, integrity, reliability, and accountability.
• Take responsibility for work product, follow through on commitments, and communicate clearly and promptly.
• Use tact and skill in difficult interpersonal situations, respond constructively to feedback, and avoid unnecessary conflict.
• Use time productively and assist colleagues when appropriate.

Nice To Haves

• Previous andrology, endocrine, human IVF, animal IVF, clinical laboratory, or reproductive medicine experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform semen analysis, including strict morphology when assigned and authorized, and prepare sperm for IUI and IVF.
• Process donor sperm according to donor-bank and laboratory protocols; perform sperm cryopreservation, storage, thawing, inventory documentation, and specimen reconciliation.
• Perform epididymal or testicular sperm processing for IVF when trained and authorized.
• Prepare and portion culture media and reagents using aseptic technique and applicable lot, expiration, pH, and osmolarity controls.
• Maintain andrology records and perform data entry, chart preparation, result documentation, quality-control, quality-assurance, readiness, and proficiency-testing activities.
• Provide approved patient instructions and communications regarding specimen collection, transportation, scheduling, and laboratory processes.
• Operate and maintain the endocrine analyzer and perform assigned quality-control activities in accordance with manufacturer instructions and IVF Florida procedures.
• Perform assigned endocrine testing and monitoring only after documented training, competency assessment, and authorization.
• Prepare, label, process, and store endocrine specimens according to identification, handling, stability, and retention requirements.
• Review analyzer flags, quality-control and calibration status, and instrument messages; escalate unacceptable or unexpected conditions.
• Accurately record and report endocrine results within established turnaround times and required review and authorization procedures.
• Support endocrine proficiency testing, method verification or validation, quality-assurance review, corrective-action documentation, inventory, maintenance records, and environmental logs.
• Coordinate with physicians, nurses, and authorized staff on specimen status, testing workflow, and results within the technician's authorized scope.
• Perform embryology laboratory quality-control and readiness checks for environmental conditions, equipment, incubators, gas, alarms, cryostorage, temperatures, and supplies; document and escalate issues.
• Review patient charts and prepare embryology charts, verifying identifiers, cycle orders, consents, infectious-disease documentation, treatment plans, specimen information, and other required records.
• Prepare, label, and verify patient-specific dishes, tubes, worksheets, media, reagents, and supplies using aseptic technique and applicable lot, expiration, and equilibration controls.
• Maintain patient and specimen identification, accessioning, labeling, witnessing, and chain-of-custody documentation for sperm, oocytes, and embryos.
• Complete laboratory worksheets, quality-control logs, progress notes, and EMR entries, including communications, specimen receipt or shipment, and assigned procedural milestones.
• Communicate approved administrative or laboratory-process information to patients and clinical staff, referring clinical interpretation or treatment recommendations to qualified personnel.
• Prepare and organize embryology work areas, including inventory support, cleaning, disinfection, equipment setup, and post-procedure cleanup.
• Coordinate cryopreserved tissue inventory, shipping, receiving, transfers, discard paperwork, and records management within the authorized scope.
• Enter accurate, timely information into EMR, laboratory information systems, and applicable databases.
• Maintain patient test reports, quality and proficiency-testing records, invoices, inventory records, meeting materials, correspondence, and assigned files.
• Support record keeping, data reconciliation, laboratory statistics, SART data entry, and routine report preparation.
• Draft correspondence, memoranda, release or authorization forms, and other documents for laboratory leadership review and signature.
• Coordinate records and correspondence for cryopreserved specimens received, shipped, transferred, stored, or discarded.
• Retrieve and respond to voicemails and laboratory inquiries within the authorized scope, document patient interactions, and route urgent or clinical matters appropriately.
• Assist with scheduling, referrals, specimen transport, shipment logistics, and communications with outside laboratories, clinics, vendors, consultants, and couriers.
• Support filing, scanning, copying, formatting, data entry, document retrieval, and historical reference systems.
• Provide the Finance/Billing Department with accurate and timely information about laboratory testing, procedures, cryostorage, and specimen receipt, transfer, shipment, or disposition.
• Follow instructions from the Laboratory Supervisor, Laboratory Director, Scientific Director, and authorized designees.
• Follow safety and laboratory conduct requirements, including policies on scrubs, fragrance restrictions, sharps, bloodborne pathogens, biological safety, chemical hygiene, and exposure control.
• Maintain a clean, organized, quiet, professional, and procedure-ready work environment.
• Participate in competency assessment, method verification or validation support, quality-improvement projects, and laboratory meetings as assigned.
• Protect confidential patient medical information, protected health information, and IVF Florida proprietary information, and follow HIPAA and information-security requirements.
• Work cooperatively with a multidisciplinary team, communicate improvement opportunities, and share assigned laboratory and administrative duties.
• Perform other related duties as assigned when appropriate training, supervision, and authorization are provided.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance for full-time employees working 30 or more hours per week.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Tuition assistance and professional development support for full-time employees.
• Performance-based bonus opportunities for full-time and part-time employees.
• Generous paid time off and paid holidays for full-time employees.
• Paid parental leave for full-time employees.
• Life and disability benefits for full-time employees.
• Fertility Discount Program for full-time employees.
• Employee wellness and recognition programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time