Laboratory Manager

## Laboratory ManagerCA
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Cardiff, UKSalary:65975

Permanent Status:

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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
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 Care Maps 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.
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