Associate Laboratory Director

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 Ovation 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 an Associate Laboratory Director to join our team at Ovation Fertility in Newport Beach, California.

• Schedule: Monday through Friday, from 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM, and will be included in monitoring and weekend call rotation
• Compensation: $230,000 to $250,000 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 Associate Laboratory Director will:

• Keep staff informed with clear, honest and constructive communication
• Celebrate successes and progress
• Support a culture of growth and inquiry
• Lead by example by constructively responding to challenges and finding solutions
• Set high standards for the application of the science
• Improve scientific results that lead to improved outcomes
• Improve the rigor in the organization’s science, research, analysis and methodology
• Contribute to the development of Ovation’s KPIs and other performance metrics
• Support professional development and other forms of employee satisfaction
• Collaborate on strategic initiatives which increase the effectiveness of ART science
• Engage in scientific collaboration across all laboratory locations and projects, sharing information, best practices and methods, and increasing innovative thinking and practical solutions
• Work collaboratively with physician group partners, using laboratory data to improve decision making and treatment plans
• Seek continuous Improvement of Service and Quality by planning and leading the labs quality improvement efforts
• Develop external relationships and strategic partnerships by building and maintaining effective linkages, relationships, and feedback and communication loops between scientists or project teams involved in the conduct of science and external scientific or academic bodies
• Demonstrate teamwork in all meetings through shared problem solving, use of effective communication, and consultative decision-making
• Ensure the employment of qualified laboratory personnel, evaluation of job performance of such personnel, and oversight of their training
• Work with team leaders (Supervisors/Managers) to ensure staffing and resource plans are effective and efficient
• Hold all teammates accountable when errors occur
• Follow and actively uphold the organization’s policies for compliance and risk management
• Display a positive viewpoint; see the good in situations and how they can make things better
• Demonstrate successful financial management, expense control, and engage in and support positive revenue growth of the lab
• Engage annually in the budgeting process; take accountability for her/his lab budget
• Be competent in all laboratory procedures, and have the ability to perform bench work when necessary at least 20% of the time
• Work on-site regularly, unless otherwise approved by immediate supervisor
• Actively manage the performance of all lab teammates
• Espouse and deliver on the organization’s leadership values, mission and vision
• Adhere to governing agency requirements and standards
• Perform other duties and projects as assigned

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:

• Doctoral degree in a chemical, physical, biological, or clinical laboratory science from an accredited institution
• 7+ years of previous experience in the field
• Certification by the American Board of Medical Microbiology, the American Board of Clinical Chemistry, the American Board of Bioanalysis, or the American Board of Medical Laboratory Immunology preferred
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills and the ability to build and facilitate good working relationships with staff at all levels of organization
• Communicates directly, honestly, and respectfully while avoiding being negative, complaining, or gossiping
• Demonstrated ability exercising sound judgment and discretion when handling sensitive and confidential information
• Excellent organizational skills
• Ability to work independently, under pressure, and within deadlines
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Computer literacy including Office 356, EMR, Email management, cyber security awareness, etc.
• Flexibility and willingness to learn at all times
• Able to deliver on multiple responsibilities simultaneously

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

US Fertility is proud to provide a competitive, comprehensive benefits package designed to support our team members—professionally and personally—across all employment types.

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.