Laboratory Director

Location
San Antonio
Workplace
On-site

About this role

We're seeking an experienced Laboratory Director to lead our IVF laboratory operations in San Antonio, Texas. This role oversees the full range of complex laboratory procedures supporting infertility treatment and reproductive technologies, and plays a key part in shaping the quality and direction of our lab.

Key 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

Qualifications

  • PhD degree and High Complexity Laboratory Director (HCLD) certification from the American Board of Bioanalysis; or a Master's Degree in Laboratory Science and Embryology Lab Director (ELD) certification from the American Board of Bioanalysis. 
  • Minimum of ten (10) years of experience in a human IVF laboratory setting is required 
  • Must have supervised a minimum of 80 procedures 
  • 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

    Why You'll Love Working Here – Our Amazing Benefits:

    Comprehensive Health Coverage: Medical, dental, and vision plans for our full-time employees, along with complimentary basic life insurance, Employee Assistance Program, and long-term disability insurance. FREE employee-only healthcare coverage option is also available.

    Family Building Support: Take advantage of our comprehensive fertility benefits, adoption assistance, and surrogacy support to help grow your family.

    Paid Parental Leave: Generous maternity, paternity, and partner leave so you can focus on what matters most.

    Plenty of Paid Time Off: Start with 18 days of PTO annually and enjoy 11 paid holidays, including one floating holiday to use as you choose!

    Retirement Ready: Invest in your future with our 401(k) plan, featuring a competitive company match and full vesting after just 2 years.

    Lifestyle Spending Account: Access a company-funded account to reimburse expenses that boost your physical, financial, and emotional well-being.

    Health Savings Account (HSA): If eligible, enjoy regular employer contributions to your HSA with every paycheck.

    Rewards for Connections: Earn extra money with our Employee Referral Program—your network is invaluable!

    Growth Opportunities: We support your career with continuing education reimbursement and dedicated time off for professional development.

    Emotional & Work-Life Support: Through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with SupportLinc, you'll have access to emotional well-being and work-life resources whenever you need them.

    Extra Peace of Mind: Explore additional coverage options including Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, and Pet Insurance, to suit your needs.

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    Benefits

    • Comprehensive health coverage
    • Medical insurance
    • Dental insurance
    • Vision insurance
    • Basic life insurance
    • Employee assistance program
    • Long-term disability insurance
    • Fertility benefits
    • Adoption assistance
    • Surrogacy support
    • Paid parental leave
    • Paid time off
    • 401(k) plan
    • Lifestyle spending account
    • Health savings account
    • Employee referral program
    • Continuing education reimbursement
    • Professional development time
    • Calm health subscription
    • Accident insurance
    • Critical illness insurance
    • Hospital indemnity insurance
    • Pet insurance