Senior Embryologist - Lead IVF Lab, Quality & Innovation

JD Healthcare Group; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

32 days leave

Life Assurance

Pension Plan

Nursery Scheme

MyGym discounts

Staff discounts

EV Car Scheme

Perkbox platform

Health & wellness programmes

Learning & development

Job summary

JD Healthcare Group in the United Kingdom is seeking a Senior Embryologist to lead advanced embryology in IVF laboratories. You will perform core procedures, supervise junior staff, and contribute to governance and development of laboratory practice.

HCPC-registered Clinical Scientist with 4–5 years post-registration experience is required, along with expertise in ICSI, embryo biopsy and vitrification, plus a strong documentation and QA mindset. Weekend rota flexibility is expected.

Qualifications

• Degree in Biology, Biomedical Sciences or a related life sciences discipline.
• Minimum 4–5 years' experience as an embryologist in an IVF laboratory setting, with significant post-registration experience.
• Current, valid HCPC registration as a Clinical Scientist.
• Full competency across all advanced procedures including ICSI, embryo biopsy and vitrification.
• Proven ability to supervise and develop junior laboratory staff.
• Thorough knowledge of HFEA regulatory requirements and clinical governance standards.
• Strong attention to detail, with a rigorous approach to documentation, traceability and quality assurance.
• Effective communicator with the confidence to contribute to multidisciplinary clinical discussions and laboratory leadership.
• Flexible approach to working patterns, including weekend rota cover.

Responsibilities

• Perform and oversee all core and advanced embryology procedures, including oocyte retrieval preparation, IVF, ICSI and PICSI, embryo culture, assessment, biopsy, vitrification and warming
• Supervise, train and mentor junior embryologists and laboratory staff, supporting competency development, performance and professional growth
• Lead quality control and quality assurance initiatives, driving continuous improvement against laboratory KPIs and contributing to consistently strong patient outcomes
• Manage laboratory equipment, validation and maintenance, ensuring optimal environmental conditions and system reliability at all times
• Ensure full compliance with HFEA requirements and maintain accurate documentation and traceability across all laboratory processes
• Collaborate with clinicians and the wider multidisciplinary team to support treatment planning and provide expert clinical input where required
• Participate in research, audit and the evaluation and implementation of new technologies and protocols to advance laboratory practice
• Support rota coordination and contribute to the operational management of the laboratory, including cross-site working where applicable

Skills

Advanced embryology procedures

Staff supervision

Quality control & QA

Lab equipment management

Clinical governance

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Documentation & traceability

Flexibility with weekend rota

Education

Biology or life sciences degree

HCPC registration (Clinical Scientist)

Post-registration experience in IVF embryology

Job description

JD Healthcare Group in the United Kingdom is seeking a Senior Embryologist to lead advanced embryology in IVF laboratories. You will perform core procedures, supervise junior staff, and contribute to governance and development of laboratory practice.

HCPC-registered Clinical Scientist with 4–5 years post-registration experience is required, along with expertise in ICSI, embryo biopsy and vitrification, plus a strong documentation and QA mindset. Weekend rota flexibility is expected.