Lead IVF Embryologist & Lab Mentor

City Fertility; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

City Fertility in Australia is seeking a Senior Embryologist to lead IVF laboratory operations and deliver outstanding embryology services that support excellent patient outcomes.

You will mentor Embryologists and Laboratory staff, supervise complex procedures such as ICSI, embryo culture, vitrification and PGT programs, and collaborate with clinicians to ensure highest quality care. This on-site role requires 6+ years of experience and a commitment to continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Biomedical Science or equivalent with 6+ years as a Clinical Embryologist in IVF.
• Advanced competency across core IVF lab procedures including semen prep, embryo culture, ICSI, vitrification.
• Proven leadership and mentoring to develop Embryologists and Lab staff.
• Strong knowledge of ART, cycle management, and quality systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced embryology and andrology procedures while maintaining highest standards of quality and patient safety.
• Coordinate daily laboratory workflows to support efficient treatment delivery and positive patient outcomes.
• Identify, retrieve and assess oocytes and monitor embryo development throughout treatment cycles.
• Conduct embryo culture, grading, cryopreservation, vitrification, thawing and embryo transfer procedures.
• Oversee witnessing and critical control processes to ensure compliance and traceability.
• Coordinate complex laboratory procedures, including Pre-implantation Genetic Testing (PGT) programs.
• Communicate scientific information clearly and compassionately to clinicians, patients and colleagues.
• Provide expert scientific recommendations to support clinical decision-making.
• Lead, mentor and develop Embryologists, Trainee Embryologists and Laboratory Assistants.
• Manage laboratory aspects of donor and surrogacy programs in accordance with relevant standards and legislation.
• Monitor laboratory environments, equipment performance and consumable inventory requirements.
• Prepare and present laboratory data, statistics and operational insights as required.
• Maintain accurate documentation, quality records and patient information systems.
• Support accreditation activities, audits and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Provide laboratory leadership and operational support when required.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor of Biomedical Science

Tools

ICSI

Cryopreservation

Embryo culture

Job description

City Fertility in Australia is seeking a Senior Embryologist to lead IVF laboratory operations and deliver outstanding embryology services that support excellent patient outcomes.

You will mentor Embryologists and Laboratory staff, supervise complex procedures such as ICSI, embryo culture, vitrification and PGT programs, and collaborate with clinicians to ensure highest quality care. This on-site role requires 6+ years of experience and a commitment to continuous improvement.