Junior Embryologist

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 Junior Embryologist to join our team at Shady Grove Fertility in Clear Lake, Texas.

•  Schedule: Monday through Friday, from 5 AM to 1:30 PM with weekend and holiday rotations 

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 Junior Embryologist will:

• Identify, assess, and culture oocytes; prepare sperm and inseminate oocytes


• Assess and select embryos for transfer; perform embryo vitrification, storage, and warming


• Perform oocyte vitrification, storage, and warming


• Prepare all media used with human gametes


• Conduct diagnostic semen analysis


• Prepare and care for gametes/embryos throughout the laboratory process, including IVF, ICSI, VIT, ET, thaw, and PGD


• Cryopreserve and thaw embryos at varying stages of development


• Assess fertilization and zygote quality following insemination


• Record and report results in Artworks


• Perform TBSA, PESA, TESA, and TESE collections


• Denude oocytes and perform ICSI insemination


• Conduct PGD biopsy


• Manage embryo discharge and storage


• Track donor sperm and embryos in compliance with FDA regulations

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 and graduated with a “B” average or greater in a relevant laboratory science; 3.0 or above overall GPA strongly preferred.


• Minimum 1 year of Embryology Experience 


• Must demonstrate the ability to function effectively without direct supervision, and to perform laboratory services in accord with the Laboratory Philosophy and Operating Standards


• Proven ability to access, input, and retrieve information from a computer


• Knowledge of office procedures and office machines (i.e. computer, fax, copier, etc.)


• Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team


• Ability to work in a high standard, stressful environment


• Ability to communicate accurately and concisely


• Excellent interpersonal skills

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.