Laboratory Manager

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

Laboratory Manager – Embryology | UK Fertility Clinic

We're recruiting on behalf of a leading UK fertility clinic for an experienced Laboratory Manager to lead their embryology service.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a senior embryologist ready to step into a leadership role, or an existing Lab Manager looking for their next challenge with a clinic that's investing heavily in quality, technology and team development.

The Role As Laboratory Manager, you'll take day-to-day ownership of the embryology laboratory — balancing hands-on clinical duties with operational leadership, regulatory compliance and team development. You'll be a key member of the clinic's Senior Management Team, working closely with the Clinic Director and Lab Director/CSO to drive service standards and outcomes for patients.

Key responsibilities include:

• 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

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree (2:1 or above) in a relevant life science
• HCPC registration
• Proven leadership experience within a reproductive science / embryology setting
• Experience training and mentoring junior scientific staff
• Strong understanding of quality management systems, SOP development and laboratory audits
• Experience working within an HFEA-regulated environment (desirable)
• Part I/Part II RCPath or HSST qualification, or working towards (desirable)
• Confident IT and database skills, with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure

Why Apply This clinic is part of a well-established national network with over 25 years' experience in fertility care, built on values of compassion, collaboration and expertise. You'll join a supportive, patient-focused team with genuine investment in your professional development, leadership training and career progression.