Laboratory Manager

About Stellar Fertility 

Stellar Fertility is a growing fertility service committed to delivering exceptional patient care through scientific excellence, innovation and a personalized approach. 

We believe every patient journey is unique, and outstanding outcomes are achieved through a combination of advanced laboratory practices, strong clinical collaboration and a team of passionate professionals who genuinely care about making a difference. 

Now developing a full care model, Stellar Fertility provides an exciting opportunity to be part of building and shaping the future of fertility care, where quality, collaboration, continuous improvement and professional growth are at the centre of everything we do. 

Our services continue to expand across IVF laboratory operations, regional partner sites, donor programs and evolving fertility solutions, creating an opportunity for an experienced embryologist to contribute not only to daily laboratory excellence, but also to the ongoing growth and development of our service. 

About the Role 

We are seeking an experienced and passionate Laboratory Manager to provide leadership, mentorship and support to our IVF laboratory team and contribute to the continued development of Stellar Fertility’s laboratory services. 

Working closely with the Scientific Director, Medical Director and clinical team, the Laboratory Manager will be responsible for the day-to-day operation of the laboratory, providing leadership, mentorship and direction to ensure the highest standards of laboratory practice, quality management and patient care. 

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced embryologist who combines technical expertise, clinical excellence, leadership, innovation and service development. 

You will play a key role in: 

• Mentoring and developing the embryology team to deliver exceptional patient care and clinical outcomes. 

• Creating a positive, collaborative and high-performing workplace culture. 

• Overseeing daily laboratory operations, ensuring safe, efficient and compliant service delivery 

• Supporting quality systems, accreditation readiness and ongoing laboratory governance 

• Reviewing laboratory performance indicators, outcomes and quality data to identify opportunities for improvement 

• Discussing embryology processes and outcomes with patients  

• Supporting staff training, competency assessment and professional development. 

• Contributing to the development and implementation of laboratory services, technologies and protocols. 

• Supporting the ongoing development of donor programs and regional laboratory services. 

• Maintaining excellence in IVF laboratory practice including gamete handling, ICSI, embryo culture, embryo biopsy, cryopreservation and warming. 

• Collaborating with clinicians, nurses, administration teams and external partners to ensure an exceptional patient experience. 

About You 

The successful candidate will be an approachable and proactive leader who values teamwork, open communication, scientific excellence and continuous improvement.  

You will have: 

• Master’s degree or Postgraduate diploma from an accredited institution demonstrating a broadly-based scientific experience in reproductive biology, with expertise and/or specialized training in the physiology of reproduction, cell biology and biochemistry 

• Extensive experience in IVF laboratory procedures and ART laboratory operations i.e. must have a minimum of two years full-time equivalent of ART clinical laboratory experience in an RTAC-accredited laboratory (or equivalent) following completion of their formal training in the services provided. 

• Membership or eligibility for membership of SIRT. 

• Demonstrated experience in leadership, supervision or mentorship within an embryology team. 

• Excellent communication, organizational and problem-solving skills. 

• A strong understanding of laboratory quality systems, governance and regulatory requirements. 

• A commitment to professional development, innovation and continuous improvement. 

• Experience working within an RTAC accredited and NATA accredited laboratory environment, involvement in accreditation processes, PGT services, donor programs and laboratory development projects will be highly regarded. 

This role provides the opportunity to shape the future direction of a growing ART service while continuing to develop your leadership and scientific expertise. 

How to Apply 

If you are an experienced embryologist looking for an opportunity to take the next step in your career and contribute to the growth of an innovative fertility service, we would love to hear from you. 

Please submit your CV and a short cover letter outlining your experience, leadership approach and interest in joining Stellar Fertility. 

For further information or confidential discussion, please contact Asma Chhotani at *************@stellarfertility.com.au.