Gen 5 Fertility is a world-class fertility center located in beautiful San Diego. It is directed by the leading fertility specialists in the field and where the most competent staff, state-of-the-art equipment and the individualized protocols come together to deliver a level of care and a patient experience like no other center.
We are looking for a full-time / part-time Junior Embryologist to our team in the lab. You will work alongside a hands-on PhD Laboratory Director, Dr. Catharine Adams. This is an excellent opportunity for future growth into a Lab Management/Lab Direction role.
Starting Date: Immediately
Possible weekends/holidays (yes or no): Yes
Citizenship/Visa status: Eligible to work in US
Main Job Duties:
- Specimen Handling – Prepare and manage sperm, oocytes, and embryos under strict lab protocols.
- Laboratory Support – Assist with lab setup, equipment maintenance, and supply inventory, QA and QC.
- Insemination Assistance – Support fertilization procedures (e.g., IVF) under supervision.
- Embryo Culture Monitoring – Observe and document embryo development stages.
- Cryopreservation – Assist in freezing and thawing of embryos, oocytes, and sperm.
- Andrologist: Perform semen analysis (motility, morphology, concentration) and prepare sperm samples for ART procedures; Process testicular/epididymal samples under guidance; Manage sperm cryopreservation, thawing and discharge.
- Data Entry & Documentation – Accurately log procedures and outcomes in lab records and patient files.
- Compliance & Cleanliness – Follow safety, ethical, and regulatory standards; maintain sterile conditions.
- Team Collaboration – Work closely with senior embryologists, lab technicians, and clinicians.
Qualifications and Responsibilities
· Bachelor’s degree in life science (Biology or closely related area) and minimum of 1-2 of experience in embryology or a related laboratory setting
· Familiarity with ART procedures including sperm preparation, oocyte handling, and embryo culture
· Familiar all relevant industry, health, and safety, federal, and state regulations
· Experience in specimen preparation, handling, transfer, and storage ensuring specimen quantity, quality, and consistency
· Familiar with all of data collection, analysis, and reporting
· Experience in quality assurance, quality control and process improvements and ability to lead quality improvement activities as assigned by the IVF Lab Director.
· Participate and support research projects.
· Ability to communicate effectively with patients and staff.
· Advanced organizational skills and acute attention to detail.
· Advanced interpersonal skills to work collaboratively and support the work of others
Pre-employment Requirements
All employment offers by this employer are conditional upon the candidate’s successful completion of pre-employment screenings, including educational and prior employment verification, a criminal background check, drug screen, professional reference check, and verification of the candidate’s eligibility and authorization to work in the United States.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $28.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Free parking
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- On-site gym
- Paid holidays
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
Education:
Experience:
- embryology or a related laboratory setting: 1 year (Preferred)
- Embryologist/Andrologist: 1 year (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- San Diego, CA 92121 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- San Diego, CA 92121: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
