Laboratory Manager

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

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.