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 everyone—regardless of background, language, or identity—feels 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 info@terrafertility.com. 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.