Senior Embryologist

Senior Embryologist Ivy Fertility-Nevada Fertility Center - 3.4 Las Vegas, NV Job Details Full-time 19 hours ago Qualifications Laboratory sample storage Fertility & andrology care Team leadership Laboratory instruction Team development Clinical staff training Laboratory quality control records management Clinical training Clinical staff mentoring Team training Specimen storage protocols Clinical team leadership Documentation Handling Staff development Full Job Description About Nevada Fertility Center Nevada Fertility Center is a leading reproductive medicine practice dedicated to providing compassionate, patient-centered fertility care with the highest standards of clinical and laboratory excellence. Our team is united by a shared commitment to helping patients achieve their family-building goals through advanced technology, evidence-based medicine, and a warm, supportive environment. We take great pride in our collaborative culture, our outcomes, and the trust our patients place in us every day. About This Opportunity We are seeking a full time, experienced, and highly skilled Senior Embryologist to join our laboratory team. In this role, you will perform and oversee advanced assisted reproductive technology procedures while working 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 our patients while contributing to a team that values precision, professionalism, and continuous growth. What You Will Do 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

What We Are Looking For Required:

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

Preferred:

Experience with embryo biopsy and PGT coordination Quality improvement, accreditation, or inspection readiness experience Laboratory validation activities Schedule and Work Environment This position is based in a fast-paced, highly specialized laboratory setting that requires precision, sound judgment, and a strong commitment to patient safety and quality outcomes. Schedule may include weekends, holidays, rotating on-call coverage, and flexibility based on patient treatment cycles and laboratory needs. Ivy Fertility is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, performance, and business needs. Ivy Fertility does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.