IVF Laboratory Director — Lead Ops, QA & Innovation

Prelude Fertility, Inc.; Indianapolis (IN); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Fertility benefits

Parental leave

PTO

401(k) plan

Professional development support

Job summary

Indiana Fertility Institute in Indianapolis is seeking an experienced Laboratory Director to lead our IVF laboratory operations, ensuring compliance with clinical and regulatory standards while guiding high-quality patient care.

You will recruit and develop staff, oversee QC/QA/QI programs, contribute to research including oocyte cryopreservation and PG testing, and shape the strategic direction of the lab. This position plays a critical role in advancing reproductive technologies.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in laboratory science required; PhD strongly preferred.
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in a human IVF laboratory setting.
• Certification as a High-Complexity Clinical Laboratory Director (HCLD) required.
• Demonstrated leadership and management experience in a laboratory environment.
• Exceptional organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills; ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and oversight of IVF laboratory operations, ensuring optimal performance and full compliance with clinical and regulatory standards.
• Recruit, train, supervise, and evaluate professional and support laboratory staff to maintain a high standard of care.
• Develop and manage quality control (QC), quality assurance (QA), and quality improvement (QI) programs, including data analysis and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Participate in ongoing research, including oocyte cryopreservation, oocyte maturation, and preimplantation genetic testing.
• Ensure adherence to internal policies and external regulatory requirements.
• Contribute to organization-wide performance improvement and help foster a culture of excellence in patient care.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Education

Master's degree in laboratory science

PhD

Tools

HCLD certification

Job description

Indiana Fertility Institute in Indianapolis is seeking an experienced Laboratory Director to lead our IVF laboratory operations, ensuring compliance with clinical and regulatory standards while guiding high-quality patient care.

You will recruit and develop staff, oversee QC/QA/QI programs, contribute to research including oocyte cryopreservation and PG testing, and shape the strategic direction of the lab. This position plays a critical role in advancing reproductive technologies.