Embryo Production Specialist

AI Job Summary

• Minimum 3 years' relevant experience as an embryologist in a commercial embryo production environment; 5+ years' is also
• Competent in oocyte handling/maturation, IVF setup & sperm prep, embryo culture, grading, and cryopreservation.
• Experience with quality control and performance monitoring in an embryology laboratory setting.

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Role Type

• On-site
• Permanent
• Full-time
• Mid-level Senior

Join Nbryo as an Embryo Production Specialist—apply your IVF expertise to deliver high-quality embryo outcomes, innovation & lab excellence.

At Nbryo we are product obsessed! We have a product development plan to create an end-to-end solution that will deliver real solutions to producers.

Nbryo is at the forefront of innovation in livestock technology, dedicated to developing sustainable and cutting-edge solutions that make successful embryo transfer available and affordable to every beef and dairy producer around the world. While in vitro produced embryos and embryo transfer is not new, technology that makes it accessible and cost effective for commercial herds is a game-changer.

The Nbryo values underpin everything we do, as we work together as one team to achieve our purpose and vision.

• Our mission: Better herds faster.
• Our purpose: Reimagining the livestock system for future food resilience.
• Our vision: A world thriving in food security, community prosperity, animal welfare and resilient natural systems.

Our values

• Respect for all: The welfare of Nbryo’s people, customers, animals and land is paramount.
• Deliberate Innovation: Innovation is purposeful and always in pursuit of excellence.
• Integrity without compromise: Nbryo is committed to championing integrity through our people and approach to our customers and technology. We are honest and transparent in our exchange with others.
• Joy in work & its’ impact: Nbryo invites our people to enjoy the journey by harnessing our strengths, achieving meaningly impact with pride and alongside a company that values recognition. Contributing and making a difference in Nbryo and in the local communities where we operate is paramount to the Nbryo team.

About The Role

Nbryo is seeking a highly skilled, motivated and experienced scientist or biomedical / biotechnology engineer, to deliver the development and commercialisation of our next embryo technologies.

Reporting to the Head of Embryo Operations, the Embryo Production Specialist is responsible for delivering consistently high laboratory performance across all stages of bovine IVF production while contributing to a culture of scientific excellence, accountability, and continuous improvement.

This role exists to ensure repeatable, high-quality embryo production outcomes, support research and development initiatives, trouble-shoot, and drive operational excellence through technical expertise, problem-solving, and data-driven decision-making.

This is a predominately on-site role, based in Freeway Office Park, Eight Mile Plains.

About You

• Deliver Exceptional Embryo Production Outcomes by maintaining gold-standard performance across all stages of embryo production, ensuring work is executed with precision, consistency, and attention to detail while achieving established production and quality targets.
• Drive Scientific and Technical Excellence by applying strong scientific knowledge and critical thinking skills to troubleshoot laboratory challenges, identify root causes of performance variation, and implement effective solutions that improve outcomes.
• Support Research and Development by contributing to the design, execution, evaluation, and implementation of R&D activities that improve laboratory processes, embryo quality, efficiency, and commercial outcomes.
• Enhance Data-Driven Performance by recording, monitoring, analysing, and interpreting laboratory performance data to identify trends, maintain quality standards, and support evidence-based decision-making.
• Foster a High-Performance Culture by demonstrating accountability, meticulous attention to detail, ownership of outcomes, and a commitment to continuous improvement while providing technical guidance and leadership within the laboratory team.
• Training of new technologies and upskilling working on the ground, across the world in the laboratories of our commercial partners and licensees to embed the new technologies.

• High level of technical ability in embryology
• Strong scientific reasoning and troubleshooting
• Thorough commercial awareness and business acumen
• Training and communication skills.

Selection Criteria

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Biological Sciences, Animal Science, Reproductive Biology, Biotechnology, Veterinary Science, or a related discipline, with postgraduate qualifications preferred.

• Preferably 5 or more years’ experience working as an embryologist in a commercial embryo production environment, with a minimum of 3 years’ relevant experience required.

• • Oocyte handling and maturation
  • IVF setup and sperm preparation
  • Embryo culture
  • Embryo assessment and grading
  • Cryopreservation techniques
  • Quality control and performance monitoring
  • Embryo micromanipulation
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving capabilities.

Knowledge

• Commercial bovine IVF production
• Understanding of life in a start up
• Continuous improvement theory
• Laboratory development and incorporating new technologies into laboratory functions
• Scientific method
• Product development.

• Highly accountable for outcomes
• Meticulous with exceptional attention to detail
• Strong scientific mindset and critical thinking ability
• Committed to continuous improvement and operational excellence
• Able to work collaboratively within a high-performance team environment
• Participation in a rotating weekend roster
• Commitment to maintaining the highest standards of animal reproductive biotechnology, laboratory practice, and quality systems.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should apply (with CV and a cover letter outlining their qualifications and experience) at your earliest convenience. For more information, including position description please contact Carly May at Sign in to view email.