What are the responsibilities and job description for the Embryology Lab Assistant position at Virginia Fertility Associates, LLC?
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 Shady Grove 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 Embryology Lab Assistant to join our team at Shady Grove Fertility in Stony Point, Virginia.
- Schedule: Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM with rotating weekends (every 3rd weekend) and holidays
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 Embryology Lab Assistant will:
- Assist with the preparation and cleaning of lab equipment and supplies
- Monitor and maintain lab cleanliness and organization
- Prepare media, solutions, and embryo culture dishes
- Perform basic data entry and maintain accurate lab records
- Processing semen samples for insemination
- Cryopreservation of semen samples
- Manage inventory and restock lab supplies
- Follow all safety, HIPAA, and lab protocol guidelines
- Assist with quality control checks and documentation
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:
- Must have appropriate college degree or in the process of obtaining a degree in bio or related field
- Minimum 6 months experience in a lab setting or equivalent academic lab experience
- Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
- Ability to work efficiently and follow precise instructions
- Comfortable working in a highly regulated, sterile environment
- Basic computer skills for data entry and documentation
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.