Senior Embryologist

Job Description

Job Description

Build What Matters Most—Families, Futures, and Your Career

Enjoy meaningful work while contributing to an organization that changes lives every day. US Fertility , the nation’s leading partnership of physician-led fertility practices, is redefining what it means to build a career in reproductive medicine.

Our team members choose to build their career home at US Fertility because of the hope we inspire in our patients , the lives we help bring into the world , and the culture of excellence we foster across our organization . We share a deep commitment to continuously improving the patient experience and advancing research and development in one of the most dynamic and impactful fields of medicine.

Through our national network of premier fertility centers—including Shady Grove Fertility —we combine clinical expertise, scientific innovation, and compassionate care. The work we do building families offers purpose, challenge, and personal reward—and we’re just getting started.

Opportunity Overview

We have an immediate opening for a Senior Embryologist to join our team at Shady Grove Fertility in Solana Beach , California.

• Schedule: Monday through Friday, from 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM Pacific Time; with a weekend and holiday rotation
• Compensation: $160,000 to $180,000 per year (commensurate with experience)

This role provides the opportunity to grow within a nationally respected organization while remaining closely connected to the patients and teams you support every day.

How You’ll Contribute

At US Fertility, collaboration is fundamental to how we work. There is undeniable strength in numbers—and support is always within reach. Whether collaborating with more than 200 highly respected physicians nationwide or partnering with colleagues who are passionate about solving meaningful problems, you’ll be surrounded by a team committed to shared success.

In this role, the Senior Embryologist will:

• Execute and oversee quality control procedures to ensure laboratory excellence
• Prepare and maintain laboratory setup, media, and culture dishes
• Perform sperm preparation and conventional insemination techniques
• Assist with and carry out oocyte retrieval procedures
• Conduct fertilization assessments and monitor embryo development
• Perform embryo cryopreservation and thawing with precision
• Execute embryo biopsy procedures
• Perform Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection (ICSI)

What You’ll Bring

We’re looking for professionals who bring both technical skill and a deep sense of responsibility to the care experience—individuals who thrive in environments where excellence, empathy, and accountability matter.

Qualifications and Skills Include:

• Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Ph.D. in chemical, physical, biological, or clinical laboratory science required
• Minimum of 3+ years of hands-on experience in a clinical embryology laboratory
• Demonstrated ability to perform complex, detail-oriented work requiring sustained focus and technical precision
• Proven ability to exercise sound, independent judgment in accordance with established laboratory protocols
• Strong collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary clinical team
• Capacity to interpret laboratory data and assess its clinical relevance
• Proficiency with laboratory information systems and general computer applications
• Clear and concise communication skills, both written and verbal
• Exceptional attention to detail, along with strong organizational and interpersonal skills

More important than any single credential, however, is the right person . Team members who are most successful at US Fertility embrace our mission, live our values, and remain committed to continuous improvement—for themselves, their colleagues, and the patients we serve.

What We Offer

Full-Time Employees (30+ hours/week)

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Tuition assistance and professional development support
• Performance-based bonus opportunities
• Generous paid time off, paid holidays, and paid parental leave
• Life and disability benefits
• Fertility Discount Program
• Employee wellness and recognition programs

Part-Time Employees

• 401(k) with company match
• Performance-based bonus opportunities
• Employee wellness and recognition programs

Per Diem Employees

• 401(k) with company match
• Employee wellness and recognition programs

Our Commitment to Inclusion and Opportunity

US Fertility and its network partners believe that a diverse workforce is essential to fulfilling our mission of expanding patient access to the highest standards of fertility care. We are committed to equitable and inclusive hiring practices that ensure our clinical and operational teams reflect and support the diverse communities and patients we serve.

Across our national footprint, US Fertility is a leader in offering clinical, administrative, and operational career opportunities at locations throughout the United States. We are equally committed to developing individual strengths, promoting from within, and supporting long-term career growth.

This is a moment of growth, innovation, and impact. Take the next step in your career with US Fertility—and help shape the future of fertility care.