Senior Embryologist

Ivy Fertility; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Ivy Fertility in Las Vegas is seeking an experienced Senior Embryologist to oversee advanced assisted reproductive technology procedures. In this key role, you will work closely with medical professionals to optimize patient outcomes while maintaining high quality and safety standards.

The ideal candidate will possess a degree in Biology, significant hands-on experience in IVF, and the ability to mentor junior embryologists. This full-time role offers the chance to make a meaningful impact in the lives of patients.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Biology, Embryology, or related life sciences.
• 5+ years of progressive experience in clinical embryology or IVF laboratory.
• Hands-on experience with advanced ART procedures and cryopreservation.

Responsibilities

• Oversee advanced ART procedures, including oocyte handling and embryo assessment.
• Monitor fertilization and embryo development, maintaining records.
• Train and mentor junior staff on techniques and quality standards.
• Conduct quality control activities and ensure compliance with regulations.

Skills

Advanced ART procedures

Cryopreservation

IVF expertise

Mentoring abilities

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Biology or related field

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Las Vegas - Las Vegas, NV 89118
Position Type: Full-Time

About This Opportunity

We are seeking a full‑time, experienced, and highly skilled Senior Embryologist to join our laboratory team. In this role you will perform and oversee advanced assisted reproductive technology procedures while working closely with physicians, nurses, and laboratory leadership to optimize outcomes and uphold the highest standards of quality and patient safety. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of our patients while contributing to a team that values precision, professionalism, and continuous growth.

What You Will Do

• Perform and oversee advanced ART procedures including oocyte handling, conventional insemination, ICSI, assisted hatching, embryo biopsy support, embryo culture, and embryo assessment.
• Monitor fertilization and embryo development, evaluate embryo quality, and support selection decisions in collaboration with physicians and laboratory leadership.
• Perform and oversee cryopreservation and thawing of oocytes, sperm, embryos, and reproductive tissue, maintaining accurate labeling, traceability, inventory control, and cryostorage records.
• Conduct daily quality control activities, verify equipment performance, monitor environmental conditions, and support corrective and preventive actions.
• Help coordinate daily laboratory workflow, prioritize cases, maintain supply readiness, and support scheduling and operational coverage including weekends, holidays, and on‑call as needed.
• Maintain complete, accurate, and timely records for all laboratory activities, patient specimens, outcomes, quality checks, and equipment logs.
• Train, mentor, and support junior embryologists and laboratory staff on techniques, quality standards, workflows, and competency expectations.
• Follow applicable regulatory, accreditation, safety, and ethical standards and support audits, inspections, and SOP updates.
• Communicate effectively with physicians, nurses, and clinical staff regarding laboratory findings, cycle progress, and case needs.
• Contribute to process improvement, validation activities, and implementation of new technologies and best practices.
• Other duties as assigned.

What We Are Looking For

Required

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Biology, Embryology, Reproductive Biology, Medical Technology, or a related life science field.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in a clinical embryology or IVF laboratory.
• Substantial hands‑on experience with advanced ART procedures and cryopreservation.
• Demonstrated expertise in IVF, ICSI, embryo culture, embryo grading, specimen traceability, laboratory documentation, and quality systems.
• Proven ability to mentor staff, support training and competency development, and promote a collaborative and accountable laboratory environment.
• Excellent attention to detail, critical thinking, organizational skills, and ability to work effectively under time‑sensitive conditions.

Preferred

• Experience with embryo biopsy and PGT coordination.
• Quality improvement, accreditation, or inspection readiness experience.
• Laboratory validation activities.

Schedule and Work Environment

This position is based in a fast‑paced, highly specialized laboratory setting that requires precision, sound judgment, and a strong commitment to patient safety and quality outcomes. The schedule may include weekends, holidays, rotating on‑call coverage, and flexibility based on patient treatment cycles and laboratory needs.

Ivy Fertility is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, performance, and business needs. Ivy Fertility does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.