Laboratory Director

Company Description Ivy Fertility is a fertility services organization operating a network of advanced fertility centers across California, Utah, Washington, Nevada, Idaho, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, and New York. The organization is dedicated to providing patient-centered, evidence-based reproductive care supported by modern laboratory technologies. Ivy Fertility collaborates with experienced clinical and laboratory professionals to deliver high-quality outcomes for diverse patient populations. Team members join a growing, multi-state organization with opportunities to contribute to innovation in reproductive medicine and laboratory practices.Role Description The Laboratory Director will oversee daily operations of the fertility laboratory in an on-site, full-time capacity. Responsibilities include ensuring accurate and timely processing of specimens, supervising embryology and related laboratory procedures, and maintaining strict quality control and regulatory compliance. The role involves developing and updating standard operating procedures, monitoring laboratory performance metrics, and implementing continuous improvement initiatives. The Laboratory Director will lead, train, and mentor laboratory staff, collaborate with physicians and clinical teams on patient treatment plans, and manage laboratory resources, equipment calibration, and documentation. This position also includes staying current with advances in reproductive laboratory medicine and contributing to protocol optimization and best practices.QualificationsCandidates should possess strong laboratory medicine expertise, including applied Pathology and advanced Laboratory Skills relevant to reproductive and fertility settings.Candidates should possess proficiency in Quality Control practices, including method validation, adherence to regulatory and accreditation standards, and ongoing performance monitoring.Candidates should possess foundational knowledge in Microbiology and related disciplines that support safe and sterile laboratory environments.Relevant advanced degree (e.g., MD, PhD, or equivalent) in a laboratory or biomedical field; eligibility for applicable laboratory director certifications or licensure (HCLD) is highly preferred.Demonstrated experience leading clinical or fertility laboratories, including staff supervision, workload management, and cross-functional collaboration.Strong analytical, documentation, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex laboratory data and implement improvements.Commitment to ethical, inclusive, and patient-centered care, with excellent communication skills for working with multidisciplinary teams.Great communication skills with the ability to discuss laboratory options with physicians. Must be a person that clinical and laboratory colleagues can trust to get things done and be able to communicate a well-thought response to issues in embryology, endocrinology and andrology.Must have the confidence to discuss these issues with colleagues.Must work to ensure the best needs of the patient comes first.