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About the Role
The Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) – Senior Andrologist is responsible for performing and overseeing advanced andrology and reproductive laboratory procedures within a fertility clinic setting. This role supports male fertility evaluation, endocrine testing, and assisted reproductive technologies (ART) by performing semen analyses, sperm preparation, hormone testing, and laboratory quality management while ensuring compliance with California laboratory regulations.
Responsibilities
- Perform diagnostic semen analysis according to WHO guidelines and laboratory protocols.
- Conduct advanced sperm function testing, including morphology assessment, motility and vitality analysis, sperm concentration and total motile count, and DNA fragmentation testing, when applicable.
- Prepare sperm samples for Assisted Reproductive Technologies (ART), including Intrauterine Insemination (IUI), In Vitro Fertilization (IVF), and Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection (ICSI).
- Process surgical sperm retrieval specimens, including TESA, PESA, and Micro-TESE.
- Review, validate, and accurately report andrology laboratory testing results.
- Perform and oversee reproductive endocrinology testing related to fertility diagnostics.
- Operate immunoassay analyzers, including Roche Cobas e411, for hormone testing such as FSH, LH, Estradiol, Progesterone, AMH, Testosterone, hCG, and Prolactin.
- Perform linearity verification and calibration verification (CALVER) according to laboratory validation protocols.
- Conduct and document CAP Proficiency Testing (PT) in compliance with CLIA and CDPH requirements.
- Troubleshoot analyzer performance issues and implement corrective actions as needed.
- Perform routine preventive maintenance, calibration checks, and functional verification of instrumentation.
- Monitor assay performance and maintain quality documentation for regulatory inspections.
- Perform sperm cryopreservation and thawing procedures for fertility preservation and donor banking.
- Maintain specimen tracking and chain-of-custody documentation.
- Ensure compliance with CAP, CLIA, FDA tissue regulations, and CDPH requirements.
- Monitor cryostorage systems and maintain accurate inventory records.
- Maintain compliance with California Clinical Laboratory licensing regulations.
- Implement and maintain laboratory quality assurance and quality control programs.
- Perform method validation, verification studies, and instrument performance evaluations.
- Assist with preparation for CAP, CLIA, FDA, and CDPH laboratory inspections.
- Maintain laboratory documentation, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and quality records.
- Remain current on laboratory operating procedures, quality systems, regulatory standards, and industry best practices.
- Maintain compliance with OSHA safety requirements and infection control procedures.
- Support laboratory inventory management and cost-control efforts while maintaining high-quality laboratory services.
- Supervise, mentor, and train andrology laboratory personnel.
- Ensure staff competency assessments and continuing education compliance.
- Participate in hiring, onboarding, and performance management activities.
- Assist in the development, implementation, and revision of laboratory SOPs.
- Participate in internal audits, regulatory inspections, and laboratory readiness activities.
- Promote a culture of quality, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
- Work closely with reproductive endocrinologists, urologists, embryologists, and nursing staff.
- Provide technical consultation regarding male fertility testing, sperm preparation methods, and endocrine testing results.
- Participate in multidisciplinary patient case discussions and treatment planning.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to support excellent patient outcomes and achieve laboratory objectives.
- Maintain patient confidence and protect operations by keeping all patient and proprietary information confidential in accordance with HIPAA requirements.
- Adhere to all company policies and procedures.
- Perform other duties as assigned to support laboratory and patient care needs.
Requirements
- Minimum five (5) years of laboratory experience in fertility, andrology, reproductive medicine, or related clinical laboratory environments.
- Experience performing semen analysis and sperm preparation for ART procedures.
- Experience performing reproductive endocrinology testing and hormone immunoassay testing.
- Experience operating and troubleshooting Roche Cobas e411 or similar immunoassay analyzers.
- Ability to work in a high-volume, fast-paced laboratory environment.
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with patients, physicians, and team members.
- Ability to work weekends, early mornings, overtime, and on-call schedules as needed.
- Ability to travel and provide support to satellite laboratory locations when required.
- Excellent organizational, analytical, interpersonal, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
- Electronic Medical Records (EMR) experience.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
- Advanced knowledge of male fertility diagnostics and semen analysis methodologies.
- Expertise in ART sperm preparation techniques.
- Strong understanding of endocrinology testing and immunoassay instrumentation.
- Ability to troubleshoot laboratory equipment and perform technical maintenance.
- Thorough knowledge of CAP, CLIA, FDA, and CDPH regulatory compliance requirements.
- Strong documentation and quality management skills.
- Ability to sit at a microscope for extended periods while performing semen analyses and sperm preparation procedures.
- Some standing, stooping, bending, and reaching above shoulder level.
- Moderate lifting of up to 35 pounds.
- Manual dexterity and finger coordination required for pipetting and laboratory procedures.
- Ability to perform repetitive laboratory tasks with precision and accuracy.
- Visual acuity and eye-hand coordination necessary for microscopic evaluations.
- Sensory requirements of speech, touch, vision, and hearing within normal range, with or without correction.
- Must be able to drive and travel between clinical sites as needed.
Skills
- Andrology
- Reproductive Laboratory Procedures
- Fertility Clinic Setting
- Male Fertility Evaluation
- Endocrine Testing
- Assisted Reproductive Technologies (ART)
- Semen Analysis
- Sperm Preparation
- Hormone Testing
- Laboratory Quality Management
- California Laboratory Regulations
- WHO Guidelines
- Sperm Function Testing
- Morphology Assessment
- Motility and Vitality Analysis
- Sperm Concentration
- Total Motile Count
- DNA Fragmentation Testing
- Intrauterine Insemination (IUI)
- In Vitro Fertilization (IVF)
- Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection (ICSI)
- Surgical Sperm Retrieval
- TESA
- PESA
- Micro-TESE
- Reproductive Endocrinology Testing
- Immunoassay Analyzers
- Roche Cobas e411
- FSH
- LH
- Estradiol
- Progesterone
- AMH
- Testosterone
- hCG
- Prolactin
- Linearity Verification
- Calibration Verification (CALVER)
- CAP Proficiency Testing (PT)
- CLIA
- CDPH
- Analyzer Troubleshooting
- Preventive Maintenance
- Calibration Checks
- Functional Verification
- Assay Performance Monitoring
- Quality Documentation
- Sperm Cryopreservation
- Fertility Preservation
- Donor Banking
- Specimen Tracking
- Chain-of-Custody Documentation
- FDA Tissue Regulations
- Cryostorage Systems
- Inventory Management
- Quality Assurance
- Quality Control
- Method Validation
- Method Verification
- Instrument Performance Evaluations
- Laboratory Inspections
- Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
- OSHA Safety Requirements
- Infection Control
- Cost Control
- Supervision
- Mentoring
- Training
- Competency Assessments
- Continuing Education
- Hiring
- Onboarding
- Performance Management
- Internal Audits
- Regulatory Inspections
- Continuous Improvement
- Clinical Collaboration
- Technical Consultation
- Multidisciplinary Patient Case Discussions
- Treatment Planning
- Patient Outcomes
- HIPAA
- Laboratory Information System (LIS)
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) Sperm Preparation Techniques
- Endocrinology Testing
- Immunoassay Instrumentation
- Laboratory Equipment Troubleshooting
- Technical Maintenance
- CAP Accreditation Standards
- Microscope Use
- Pipetting
- Microscopic Evaluations
Location
- San Francisco, California
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Senior
- Minimum five (5) years of laboratory experience
Education Level
- Bachelor's Degree or higher in Clinical Laboratory Science, Biology, Biochemistry, Medical Technology, or a related scientific field
- Master's Degree in a related scientific discipline – preferred
Benefits
- Predictable and stable scheduling
- Limited or no overnight coverage requirements
- Predictable weekend and holiday rotations
- Smaller team environment with greater visibility and collaboration
- Specialized reproductive medicine and fertility testing
- Opportunity to work alongside expert embryologists and fertility specialists
- Improved work-life balance and reduced burnout compared to hospital laboratories
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Retirement plan
- Generous paid time off
- Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance Options
- Retirement 401K Plan
- Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays
- Company Paid: Life Insurance & Long-Term Disability & AD&D
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Employee Assistance Program
- Tuition Reimbursement
About the Company
- IVI RMA is the largest group in the world devoted exclusively to human Assisted Reproduction Technology.
- Along with the great privilege of providing fertility care to our patients, IVIRMA embraces the great responsibility of advancing the field of human reproduction.
- IVIRMA Innovation, as one of the pillars of IVIRMA Global, is a renowned leader in fertility research and science.
- Check out our websites at: https://rmanetwork.com/ & https://www.ivirma.com/
Equal Opportunity
- IVIRMA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind: IVIRMA is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment.
- All employment decisions at IVIRMA are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion and/or belief, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.
- IVIRMA will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.
- IVIRMA encourages applicants of all ages.