Embryology Lab Manager — Lead, Develop & Drive Quality

Surecall Medical Recruitment; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

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

You will be part of the Senior Management Team, driving service standards and patient outcomes in a clinic investing in quality and technology. Strong leadership and HCPC registration are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (2:1 or above) in a relevant life science.
• HCPC registration is required.
• Proven leadership experience in a reproductive science/embryology setting.
• Experience training and mentoring junior scientific staff.
• Strong understanding of quality management systems, SOP development and laboratory audits.
• Experience in an HFEA-regulated environment is desirable.
• Part I/Part II RCPath or HSST qualification, or working towards is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing routine lab operations in line with SOPs, COSHH and the HFEA Code of Practice.
• Managing stock, equipment inventory and capital expenditure planning.
• Leading cryostorage management and consent/disposal processes.
• Supervising, training and mentoring embryology scientists and support staff.
• Acting as Quality Lead — driving audits, inspections and continuous improvement.
• Supporting incident investigation and regulatory reporting (HFEA, Datix).
• Managing staffing levels, recruitment and performance development within the team.
• Contributing to research projects and service development initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Embryology

SOP development

Regulatory compliance

IT/databases

Education

Bachelor’s degree in life science

HCPC registration

RCPath/HSST (desirable)

Job description

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

You will be part of the Senior Management Team, driving service standards and patient outcomes in a clinic investing in quality and technology. Strong leadership and HCPC registration are essential.