Laboratory Assistant

US Fertility; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

401(k) match

Tuition assistance

Performance bonus

Paid time off

Life & disability

Fertility discount

Wellness programs

Job summary

US Fertility in Nashville, TN, seeks a Laboratory Assistant to join Ovation Fertility’s team. The role supports embryology workflows, processes samples, and maintains equipment while following SOPs. Monday–Friday 7:00 AM–3:30 PM with occasional weekend and holiday coverage.

You will collaborate with physicians and embryologists, assist with IUI/semen analysis, track data, and help maintain lab integrity and patient care support tasks. Strong organizational skills required.

Qualifications

• Associates degree required; life science bachelor preferred.
• Prior lab experience desirable.
• Experience in medical office and EMR helpful.

Responsibilities

• Perform laboratory tasks following SOPs and production directives.
• Assist embryology procedures and semen analysis as directed.
• Maintain labeling, media integrity, and data records.
• Support patient care tasks and general office duties as needed.

Skills

Independent work

Multitasking

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Tech savvy

Learning agility

Education

Associates degree

Life science degree preferred

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Build What Matters Most—Families, Futures, and Your Career

Enjoy meaningful work while contributing to an organization that changes lives every day. US Fertility, the nation’s leading partnership of physician-led fertility practices, is redefining what it means to build a career in reproductive medicine.

Our team members choose to build their career home at US Fertility because of the hope we inspire in our patients, the lives we help bring into the world, and the culture of excellence we foster across our organization. We share a deep commitment to continuously improving the patient experience and advancing research and development in one of the most dynamic and impactful fields of medicine.

Through our national network of premier fertility centers—including Ovation Fertility—we combine clinical expertise, scientific innovation, and compassionate care. The work we do building families offers purpose, challenge, and personal reward—and we’re just getting started.

Opportunity Overview

We have an immediate opening for a Laboratory Assistant to join our team at Ovation Fertility in Nashville, Tennessee.

• Schedule: Monday through Friday, from 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, with the ability to work approximately 6 weekends and 2 holidays per year

This role provides the opportunity to grow within a nationally respected organization while remaining closely connected to the patients and teams you support every day.

How You’ll Contribute

At US Fertility, collaboration is fundamental to how we work. There is undeniable strength in numbers—and support is always within reach. Whether collaborating with more than200 highly respected physicians nationwideor partnering with colleagues who are passionate about solving meaningful problems, you’ll be surrounded by a team committed to shared success.

In this role, the Laboratory Assistant will:

• Work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment while adhering to standard operating procedures (SOPs), processing directives, production standards, policies, health and safety directives and regulations
• Maintain flexibility for working hours as IVF processes are time-dependent; may include some weekend work in extreme needs
• Support embryologists with all aspects of IVF processes as directed by the Senior Embryologists
• Assist with andrology procedures such as IUI preparation and semen analysis, as well as assist with shipping and receiving of frozen specimens
• Assist with maintaining integrity of media, collection, and semen processing data
• Record and communicate oocyte collection, and maintain embryo production data records
• Maintain accurate labeling and traceability of media and embryo production
• Assist with lab maintenance; sanitize working areas and equipment; follow production inventory and LN2 management protocols; maintain processing equipment, glassware and plastic dishes and processing areas
• Support patient care by answering and directing phone calls, organizing and scheduling appointments, organizing and coordinating meetings, and maintaining filing systems
• Perform general office duties and all other tasks as requested by physicians, director and embryologists

What You’ll Bring

We’re looking for professionals who bring both technical skill and a deep sense of responsibility to the care experience—individuals who thrive in environments where excellence, empathy, and accountability matter.

Qualifications and Skills Include:

• Associates degree required; Bachelors degree in a Life Science focus area preferred
• Prior laboratory experience preferred
• Experience in a medical office facility and using EMR systems is preferred
• Ability to work independently
• Excellent multi-tasking abilities, communication and organizational skills
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Tech savvy
• Flexibility and willingness to learn at all times

More important than any single credential, however, is the right person. Team members who are most successful at US Fertility embrace our mission, live our values, and remain committed to continuous improvement—for themselves, their colleagues, and the patients we serve.

What We Offer

US Fertility is proud to provide a competitive, comprehensive benefits package designed to support our team members—professionally and personally—across all employment types.

Full-Time Employees (30+ hours/week)

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Tuition assistance and professional development support
• Performance-based bonus opportunities
• Generous paid time off, paid holidays, and paid parental leave
• Life and disability benefits
• Fertility Discount Program
• Employee wellness and recognition programs

Part-Time Employees

• 401(k) with company match
• Performance-based bonus opportunities
• Employee wellness and recognition programs
• 401(k) with company match
• Employee wellness and recognition programs

Our Commitment to Inclusion and Opportunity

US Fertility and its network partners believe that a diverse workforce is essential to fulfilling our mission of expanding patient access to the highest standards of fertility care. We are committed to equitable and inclusive hiring practices that ensure our clinical and operational teams reflect and support the diverse communities and patients we serve.

Across our national footprint, US Fertility is a leader in offering clinical, administrative, and operational career opportunities at locations throughout the United States. We are equally committed to developing individual strengths, promoting from within, and supporting long-term career growth.

This is a moment of growth, innovation, and impact. Take the next step in your career with US Fertility—and help shape the future of fertility care.

Equal Opportunity Employer
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