Senior Embryologist

IVY FERTILITY•Spring Valley, NV

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Nevada Fertility Center is seeking a full-time, experienced, and highly skilled Senior Embryologist to join their laboratory team. In this role, the Senior Embryologist will perform and oversee advanced assisted reproductive technology (ART) procedures. They will work closely with physicians, nurses, and laboratory leadership to optimize outcomes and uphold the highest standards of quality and patient safety. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of patients while contributing to a team that values precision, professionalism, and continuous growth.

Requirements

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Biology, Embryology, Reproductive Biology, Medical Technology, or a related life science field
Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in a clinical embryology or IVF laboratory
Substantial hands-on experience with advanced ART procedures and cryopreservation
Demonstrated expertise in IVF, ICSI, embryo culture, embryo grading, specimen traceability, laboratory documentation, and quality systems
Proven ability to mentor staff, support training and competency development, and promote a collaborative and accountable laboratory environment
Excellent attention to detail, critical thinking, organizational skills, and ability to work effectively under time-sensitive conditions

Nice To Haves

Experience with embryo biopsy and PGT coordination
Quality improvement, accreditation, or inspection readiness experience
Laboratory validation activities

Responsibilities

Perform and oversee advanced ART procedures including oocyte handling, conventional insemination, ICSI, assisted hatching, embryo biopsy support, embryo culture, and embryo assessment
Monitor fertilization and embryo development, evaluate embryo quality, and support selection decisions in collaboration with physicians and laboratory leadership
Perform and oversee cryopreservation and thawing of oocytes, sperm, embryos, and reproductive tissue, maintaining accurate labeling, traceability, inventory control, and cryostorage records
Conduct daily quality control activities, verify equipment performance, monitor environmental conditions, and support corrective and preventive actions
Help coordinate daily laboratory workflow, prioritize cases, maintain supply readiness, and support scheduling and operational coverage including weekends, holidays, and on-call as needed
Maintain complete, accurate, and timely records for all laboratory activities, patient specimens, outcomes, quality checks, and equipment logs
Train, mentor, and support junior embryologists and laboratory staff on techniques, quality standards, workflows, and competency expectations
Follow applicable regulatory, accreditation, safety, and ethical standards and support audits, inspections, and SOP updates
Communicate effectively with physicians, nurses, and clinical staff regarding laboratory findings, cycle progress, and case needs
Contribute to process improvement, validation activities, and implementation of new technologies and best practices
Other duties as assigned