Fertility Lab Manager: Lead Embryology & Quality

Health Recruit Network; Wilmslow; On-site; GBP 77,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

Health Recruit Network is seeking a Fertility Lab Manager for a leading private fertility clinic in the Greater Manchester area. You will lead the embryology team, oversee day-to-day lab operations, ensure quality and regulatory compliance, and support continuous improvement while delivering patient-centered care.

The ideal candidate has significant embryology laboratory experience, strong leadership and communication skills, and a thorough understanding of HFEA regulations.

Qualifications

• Significant experience within a fertility laboratory or embryology environment.
• Strong understanding of IVF laboratory procedures and quality management systems.
• Previous leadership or supervisory experience within an embryology team.
• Detailed understanding of HFEA regulations and laboratory compliance requirements.
• Experience managing audits, SOPs and laboratory performance monitoring.
• Confident communicator with the ability to manage sensitive conversations professionally.
• Highly organised with strong decision-making and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to lead effectively within a fast-paced clinical environment.

Responsibilities

• Leading and managing the embryology laboratory on a day-to-day basis
• Supporting, mentoring and developing embryology team members
• Ensuring the laboratory operates in full compliance with HFEA regulations and internal quality standards
• Overseeing laboratory quality management, audits, SOP reviews and service improvements
• Monitoring laboratory KPIs, performance metrics and corrective actions where needed
• Performing and overseeing advanced embryology procedures including IVF, ICSI, embryo culture and cryopreservation
• Managing laboratory staffing, workload planning and weekend cover
• Working closely with consultants, nurses and operational teams to ensure a seamless patient experience
• Supporting patients directly by communicating treatment updates and sensitive information with professionalism and empathy
• Managing laboratory equipment servicing, environmental monitoring and quality control processes
• Driving a culture of continuous improvement, accountability and collaboration across the clinic

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Organisation

Team management

Education

Master's degree in a relevant scientific subject

Job description

Health Recruit Network is seeking a Fertility Lab Manager for a leading private fertility clinic in the Greater Manchester area. You will lead the embryology team, oversee day-to-day lab operations, ensure quality and regulatory compliance, and support continuous improvement while delivering patient-centered care.

The ideal candidate has significant embryology laboratory experience, strong leadership and communication skills, and a thorough understanding of HFEA regulations.