Fertility Guidance Technologies

IVF Laboratory Director
Consulting & Off-Site Laboratory Leadership

Pechnical expertise, regulatory excellence, and operational leadership for modern IVF laboratoricies.

Meet Carol Curchoe, PhD, HCLD

As a board-certified HCLD and seasoned IVF Laboratory Director, I provide comprehensive consulting and laboratory oversight services designed to elevate IVF program performance, ensure regulatory excellence, and support safe, successful patient care. Whether you’re launching a new fertility center or strengthening an existing lab, I deliver the technical, operational, and regulatory expertise needed to achieve exceptional outcomes.

New IVF Laboratory Build-Out

Build your IVF laboratory the right way—from the first sketch to full clinical operations.
I provide end-to-end consulting for new or expanding IVF programs, including:

Floor plan and workflow design optimized for cleanroom integrity, chain of custody, and clinical efficiency

Capital equipment selection tailored to your clinical model, budget, and growth projections

Budget development for equipment, consumables, staffing, and ongoing operational costs

Consumable and supply chain planning to ensure reliable sourcing and cost control

Laboratory tech stack design, including LIMS, witnessing systems, monitoring platforms, and data security

Regulatory and accreditation readiness, including FDA, CLIA, CAP, JCAHO, and tissue banking compliance

Third-party reproduction and FDA 361 HCT/P guidance, including required documentation and testing workflows

Consents, SOPs, and laboratory forms, fully customized to your clinic’s protocols and aligned with regulatory standards

On-site or remote support during inspections, including CAP or JCAHO mock inspections and corrective action plans

IVF Laboratory Troubleshooting

If your lab is experiencing performance issues, contamination events, workflow inefficiencies, or quality concerns, I provide rapid assessment and targeted solutions. I diagnose root causes across culture systems, equipment, workflow, and QC practices—and work collaboratively with your team to restore stability and optimize success rates.

Off-Site IVF Laboratory Direction

For clinics seeking expert leadership without the cost of a full-time director, I offer remote Laboratory Director services compliant with CLIA, CAP, FDA, and state requirements.

As your off-site IVF Laboratory Director, I will:

Supervise & Develop Laboratory Staff

Lead, mentor, and support embryologists and andrology personnel
Oversee training, competency assessment, proficiency testing, and continuing education

Ensure Quality & Regulatory Compliance

Maintain robust quality control, quality assurance, and quality management systems
Ensure readiness for CAP, CLIA, FDA, and state inspections
Review and approve SOPs, validations, equipment records, and QC documentation

Oversee All Laboratory Operations

Provide oversight of embryo culture, andrology, cryopreservation, and witnessing systems
Monitor environmental conditions, air quality, and critical equipment performance
Support cycle reviews, troubleshooting, and continuous improvements

Implement New Technologies & Best Practices

Evaluate and introduce new culture media, incubators, labware, and micromanipulation technologies
Guide validation and implementation of advanced techniques to enhance efficiency and success rates

Manage Data, Records & Cryostorage

Oversee LIMS systems, lab databases, and secure documentation flows
Ensure accuracy, reconciliation, and risk mitigation for cryopreserved inventory
Support disaster recovery planning and monitoring system integration

Partner With an Experienced IVF Laboratory Director

Whether you need expert guidance for a new lab, strategic solutions to improve performance, or a trusted leader for ongoing oversight, I deliver the technical excellence and regulatory confidence your program deserves.

Let’s build a laboratory that supports world-class care and exceptional outcomes.

New App Development for the Fertility Industry

Innovative Mobile Solutions Designed for Reproductive Medicine

We specialize in designing and developing custom mobile applications for the fertility industry—from embryology labs to clinic management, donor programs, patient engagement, and workforce optimization. If you can dream it, we can build it.
Drawing from deep expertise in assisted reproductive technology and real-world IVF laboratory operations, our apps are built to solve the unique challenges of the fertility field. Whether you need workflow support, data visualization, compliance tools, or full digital transformation, we craft solutions that are intuitive, secure, and tailored to your needs.

Featured Products We’ve Built

ART Compass

A comprehensive laboratory management and quality system designed to streamline workflows, support embryologists, and enhance outcome tracking.

ART Atlas

A smart staffing solution for the ART industry, connecting clinics with qualified short-term personnel while simplifying scheduling, credentialing, and invoicing.

ART Horizons

A fertility-focused wellness platform that integrates expert coaching, personalized strength training, and a supportive fitness app to help individuals build the balance, resilience, and confidence needed throughout their fertility journey.

What We Can Build for You

If your idea supports clinicians, patients, embryologists, or the broader fertility ecosystem, we can transform it into a high-performance, secure, and beautifully designed mobile app.

Turn your vision into technology that moves reproductive medicine forward.

Laboratory workflow apps
Cryo inventory tracking tools
Patient engagement or education platforms
Donor/recipient matching systems
Clinic operations and scheduling solutions

Mobile quality-management systems
Image capture, annotation, and scoring tools
AI-assisted decision support modules
Custom dashboards and analytics

Work With a Leader Who Understands IVF Laboratories Inside and Out

From designing new spaces to optimizing daily operations and ensuring long-term regulatory readiness, I offer hands-on expertise that helps laboratories function smoothly and confidently.

My goal is simple: create a lab environment where excellence is built into every process and outstanding results become the standard.

IVF Laboratory Director Consulting & Off-Site Laboratory Leadership