IVF Embryologist - Parental Leave Cover (12mo)

City Fertility Centre; Toowoomba Regional; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

City Fertility Centre – East Toowoomba QLD is seeking an experienced Embryologist to join the Toowoomba laboratory team for a 12-month parental leave cover (full-time fixed term). The role involves delivering advanced embryology and andrology procedures and supporting patients throughout their fertility journey.

The position requires at least two years in an IVF laboratory, strong communication, and a commitment to quality in a regulated lab environment, with weekend/on-call duties as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree or higher in a relevant scientific discipline with competency in advanced embryology and andrology.
• Minimum two years’ IVF laboratory experience with ART knowledge and consent frameworks.
• Alignment with City Fertility’s values in professional interactions.
• Strong communication and empathetic explanation of complex concepts.

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced embryology and andrology procedures including ICSI, embryo grading, vitrification, biopsy, cryopreservation, and semen preparation.
• Conduct fertilisation checks, embryo assessments, and oocyte identification with accuracy.
• Maintain adherence to witnessing protocols, RTAC standards, and lab compliance.
• Communicate clearly with patients, clinicians, and colleagues.
• Participate in patient education sessions, including PGS/PGD information delivery.
• Mentor and support less experienced embryologists per competency frameworks.
• Ensure accurate lab documentation, databases, and reports.
• Support equipment calibration, media preparation, and lab maintenance.
• Safely handle, store, and transport gametes and embryos per legislation.
• Contribute to quality assurance activities, KPI monitoring, and continuous improvement.
• Stay current with IVF legislation, RTAC requirements, and scientific advances.
• Participate in weekend, public holiday, and on-call rosters.

Skills

Embryology techniques

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Mentoring colleagues

Education

Bachelor degree or higher in a relevant scientific discipline

Job description

City Fertility Centre – East Toowoomba QLD is seeking an experienced Embryologist to join the Toowoomba laboratory team for a 12-month parental leave cover (full-time fixed term). The role involves delivering advanced embryology and andrology procedures and supporting patients throughout their fertility journey.

The position requires at least two years in an IVF laboratory, strong communication, and a commitment to quality in a regulated lab environment, with weekend/on-call duties as required.