Andrology TechLab Admin
Dedham, MA - USA
Job Summary
Description
At Terra Fertility we are reimagining fertility care by making it more accessible through transparent pricing innovative technology and comprehensive patient education. We aim to ensure that everyoneregardless of background language or identityfeels informed empowered and supported throughout their fertility journey.
Role Summary
We are seeking a detail-oriented Laboratory Administrative Assistant/Andrologist to join our IVF laboratory team in Dedham Massachusetts. This position combines hands-on laboratory work with administrative support including specimen processing basic andrology procedures laboratory documentation inventory management scheduling and coordination of daily lab operations. The ideal candidate will have prior hands-on laboratory experience strong organizational skills and a willingness to learn reproductive laboratory techniques. This role will collaborate closely with the laboratory clinical and administrative teams to support accurate efficient and compassionate patient care.
Key Responsibilities
- Receive identify accession process and document semen specimens while maintaining strict chain-of-custody and patient-identification standards.
- Perform semen analyses and related andrology testing in accordance with validated laboratory procedures.
- Prepare sperm specimens for fertility treatment including washing processing cryopreservation thawing and other assigned procedures.
- Complete accurate and timely documentation in laboratory systems and the electronic medical record and communicate results only to authorized team members.
- Perform and document equipment checks quality-control activities maintenance cleaning and temperature monitoring.
- Coordinate laboratory schedules specimen appointments required orders and consents records correspondence and other administrative workflows.
- Manage laboratory supplies inventory purchase requests shipping receiving courier coordination and cryostorage-related documentation.
- Support document control proficiency testing inspections accreditation activities incident review and ongoing quality-improvement initiatives.
- Collaborate closely with embryologists physicians nurses patient navigators and administrative staff to support safe and efficient patient care.
- Maintain patient confidentiality and comply with all laboratory infection-control safety and HIPAA requirements.
Qualifications
- Associate degree in biology laboratory science reproductive science or a related field required.
- Previous hands-on laboratory experience required including experience with basic laboratory techniques specimen handling pipetting microscopy or similar laboratory equipment.
- Previous andrology or reproductive laboratory experience is helpful but not required; training will be provided.
- Strong administrative organizational and computer skills with the ability to maintain accurate and confidential records.
- Excellent attention to detail and commitment to proper specimen identification documentation and patient safety.
- Professional communication skills and the ability to handle sensitive patient interactions with discretion and compassion.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively while balancing laboratory and administrative responsibilities.
- Flexibility to work early mornings and occasional weekends or holidays based on laboratory needs.
Work Schedule and Compensation
- Full-time on-site position based in Dedham Ma.
- Monday through Friday 6:00 a.m.2:30 p.m. Hours may vary based on clinic and laboratory needs with the potential for occasional weekend and holiday coverage.
- Salary range of $28$35 per hour depending on experience and qualifications.
- Benefits include bonus potential overtime and shift differential eligibility health dental and vision insurance 401(k) with employer match paid time off paid holidays and professional development support.
Terra Fertility is committed to fostering an inclusive diverse and equitable work environment. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request during the hiring process or on the job for individuals with disabilities.
As a condition of employment Terra Fertility requires all team members to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and influenza. Reasonable accommodations will be considered in accordance with applicable laws.
Accommodations
Terra Fertility is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process or to perform the essential functions of this role please contact our team at We will work with you to meet your needs in accordance with applicable law.
- Associate degree in biology laboratory science reproductive science or a related field required.
- Previous hands-on laboratory experience required.
- Experience using laboratory equipment such as pipettes and microscopes.
- Ability and willingness to learn semen analysis sperm preparation and washing cryopreservation thawing and other andrology procedures.
- Prior andrology or fertility laboratory experience is preferred but not required; comprehensive training will be provided.
- Strong attention to detail when handling identifying processing and documenting patient specimens.
- Ability to follow standardized laboratory procedures quality-control requirements infection-control practices and chain-of-custody protocols.
- Ability to complete required training and demonstrate competency before performing andrology procedures independently.