Deputy Laboratory Manager - Fertility Clinic

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Deputy Laboratory Manager - Fertility Clinic (Embryology/Andrology)

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and hands-on Deputy Laboratory Manager to support the leadership, daily operations, and continuous improvement of our fertility laboratory. You will act as second-in-command to the Lab Manager, ensuring safe, compliant, and high-performing delivery of embryology and andrology services, including IVF/ICSI cycles, vitrification, cryostorage management, and end-to-end quality control. This role combines clinical embryology expertise with people leadership, operational oversight, and rigorous quality management.

Key Responsibilities

Operational Leadership & Workflow

Oversee day-to-day embryology/andrology workflows to ensure timely, safe, and efficient service delivery across all treatment cycles (IVF, ICSI, IUI, surgical sperm procedures, PGT pathways).
Act as duty lead in the Lab Manager's absence; manage lab scheduling, case assignment, and rota coverage (including weekends/bank holidays).
Ensure full traceability and chain-of-custody of gametes/embryos with robust witnessing (electronic/manual) and documentation at every stage.
Coordinate theatre and procedure lists (oocyte retrievals, embryo transfers, semen analyses/processing) with nursing and medical teams.

Clinical & Technical Excellence

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Location:
Birmingham
Salary:
£75,000
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Research, Academia & Science

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