Embryology Lab Lead - Quality & Growth

Surecall Medical Recruitment; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

UK Fertility Clinic is seeking an experienced Laboratory Manager to lead the embryology service. You will balance hands-on clinical duties with operational leadership, regulatory compliance and team development.

As a member of the Senior Management Team, you will drive service standards and ensure audits, safety programs and staff training are delivered to a high standard. You will foster research efforts and collaborate with Clinic Director and Lab Director.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a life science; 2:1 or above.
• HCPC registration (essential).
• Proven leadership in embryology/reproductive science.
• Experience training junior staff.
• Strong QA, SOP development and audits.
• Experience in HFEA-regulated environment (desirable).
• RCPath/HSST qualification or progress (desirable).
• Detail-oriented with strong IT/database skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily embryology lab operations per SOPs and regulatory codes.
• Manage stock, equipment inventory and capex planning.
• Lead cryostorage management and consent/disposal processes.
• Supervise and mentor embryology scientists and staff.
• Act as Quality Lead for audits, inspections and improvements.
• Support incident investigations and regulatory reporting (HFEA, Datix).
• Manage staffing, recruitment and performance development.
• Contribute to research and service development initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Regulatory compliance

Quality management

Mentoring

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in life sciences

HCPC registration

RCPath/HSST (desirable)

Tools

IT & database skills

Job description

UK Fertility Clinic is seeking an experienced Laboratory Manager to lead the embryology service. You will balance hands-on clinical duties with operational leadership, regulatory compliance and team development.

As a member of the Senior Management Team, you will drive service standards and ensure audits, safety programs and staff training are delivered to a high standard. You will foster research efforts and collaborate with Clinic Director and Lab Director.