Laboratory Manager – Embryology
Location: Care Fertility Cardiff
Contract: Permanent
Leadership Responsibility: Yes
Care Fertility Cardiff is seeking an experienced and motivated Embryologist to step into the role of Laboratory Manager. This is an exciting opportunity to lead a high-performing embryology service within one of the UK’s most established and innovative fertility groups.
As our Laboratory Manager, you’ll play a pivotal role in delivering exceptional patient care, ensuring regulatory excellence, and shaping the continued development of our service. You will be a key member of both the Clinic Management Team and the wider Group Embryology Team—helping to drive quality, innovation, and continuous improvement.
About the Role
In this leadership position, you will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the embryology laboratory, ensuring exemplary standards of clinical practice, safety, and compliance.
You will:
Lead, mentor, and develop the embryology team
Oversee daily laboratory operations and workload allocation
Ensure adherence to all SOPs, clinical protocols, and HFEA regulatory requirements
Act as Quality Lead, supporting audits and governance activities
Provide oversight for associated Super Satellite clinics
Conduct the full range of clinical embryology procedures
Maintain and audit cryostorage systems and manage disposals
Support the Care Fertility donor sperm bank
Contribute to capital equipment planning, stock control, and lab maintenance
Produce monthly performance data and contribute to clinical and NHS trust reporting
Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary colleagues to ensure exceptional communication and patient support
This is a key leadership role suited to a confident, organised, and compassionate professional, capable of modelling best practice and inspiring others.
About You
We’re looking for an established, senior-level embryologist who:
Has significant hands-on experience as a clinical embryologist
Brings proven leadership and team-management skills
Has an excellent understanding of HFEA regulations and compliance
Communicates clearly and works collaboratively across teams
Embodies Care Fertility’s values of Compassion, Collaboration, and Expertise
Desirable experience includes:
Acting as a Quality Lead or supporting internal audits
Experience with digital optimisation and modern embryology systems
Engagement with research, development, or innovation projects
Why Join Care Fertility?
Care Fertility is the UK’s largest independent provider of IVF and fertility services. We are proud to offer our embryologists unrivalled opportunities for development, innovation, and progression.
As a Laboratory Manager with us, you will enjoy:
Opportunities to participate in R&D, developmental projects, and focus groups
Access to specialist tools and technologies, including CareMaps and advanced genetic testing platforms
Support for conferences, professional events, and external networking
A collaborative, supportive culture where your expertise will be valued and recognised
Areas of autonomy and responsibility, such as quality, donor sperm processes, rota management, and training
Benefits
Competitive salary (dependent on experience)
33 days annual leave (including public holidays)
Pension scheme
Life assurance
Wellbeing hub, retail discounts, and holiday trading
Supportive and collaborative working environment
This role is full-time and includes participation in weekend rotas.
You will be based at Care Fertility Cardiff (Ely Meadows Medi-Science Park, Llantrisant).
We look forward to welcoming an enthusiastic, dedicated professional ready to take the next step in their embryology career.
Click APPLY now, to join Care Fertility!
This post is subject to a DBS check.
Recruitment Home