Laboratory Assistant - Part Time
TFP Fertility Group
Date: 3 weeks ago
City: Chelmsford
Contract type: Part time
Job Description
We at TFP, are looking for brilliant minds and passionate hearts to help us shape the future of fertility. We are one of the largest fertility service providers in Europe operating our IVF clinics and egg/sperm freezing banks in the UK, Poland and Netherlands. We have embarked on the mission to use technology to provide patients with a memorable best-in-class fertility journey that leads to the best outcome – starting a family!
At TFP, we offer all our patients the care, understanding and expertise that help to bring dreams to life. We are passionate about what we do, which reflects our commitment to creating lives and changing lives.
Science research and innovation are key to how we work and have led to us pioneering fertility treatment for more than 35 years. Many of our clinicians are internationally renowned specialists and we regularly share knowledge across our clinics to further improve our success.
TFP has a national donor sperm bank, its own quality assurance scheme and own training scheme for junior embryologists. In addition, we are proud to say that we offer a clear & bespoke career framework, support continuing professional development and provide opportunities for staff to travel to other TFP clinics further their learning and support career progression.
The Role
This is an exciting opportunity for a Laboratory Assistant to join our team of dedicated scientists working in an IVF laboratory setting. Full training will be provided by our experienced embryologists, utilising the TFP Training Scheme framework. The role will involve a mix of practical laboratory tasks and administrative duties, along with quality control and patient communication.
This is a part time position - we are flexible offering 2 or 3 days per week with a requirement to work weekends on rotation
The Location:
Simply fertility was established in 2013, and due to the passion, expertise and reputation of our team, has already grown into a leading fertility clinic. Providing treatment to both NHS and private patients, Simply Fertility performs approximately 400 fresh cycles and 300 frozen cycles per year. Offering a full suite of treatment and diagnostic services, including PGT. Conveniently located on the outskirts of Chelmsford, adjacent to junction 17 of the A12, there is ample free parking for staff and patients at the front of the building. Our state-of-the-art laboratory was purpose built in 2017 and is equipped with the latest laboratory equipment and monitoring systems that support us in achieving excellent outcome KPI’s. Simply Fertility also has a 5/5 inspection rating from the HFEA.
Job Requirements
Key Responsibilities:
Hours: Part Time - 2/3 days per week
Salary: Competitive (Experience dependent)
Pension: Dual Contribution scheme
Holiday Entitlement: 27 Days + Bank holidays (pro rata)
We at TFP, are looking for brilliant minds and passionate hearts to help us shape the future of fertility. We are one of the largest fertility service providers in Europe operating our IVF clinics and egg/sperm freezing banks in the UK, Poland and Netherlands. We have embarked on the mission to use technology to provide patients with a memorable best-in-class fertility journey that leads to the best outcome – starting a family!
At TFP, we offer all our patients the care, understanding and expertise that help to bring dreams to life. We are passionate about what we do, which reflects our commitment to creating lives and changing lives.
Science research and innovation are key to how we work and have led to us pioneering fertility treatment for more than 35 years. Many of our clinicians are internationally renowned specialists and we regularly share knowledge across our clinics to further improve our success.
TFP has a national donor sperm bank, its own quality assurance scheme and own training scheme for junior embryologists. In addition, we are proud to say that we offer a clear & bespoke career framework, support continuing professional development and provide opportunities for staff to travel to other TFP clinics further their learning and support career progression.
The Role
This is an exciting opportunity for a Laboratory Assistant to join our team of dedicated scientists working in an IVF laboratory setting. Full training will be provided by our experienced embryologists, utilising the TFP Training Scheme framework. The role will involve a mix of practical laboratory tasks and administrative duties, along with quality control and patient communication.
This is a part time position - we are flexible offering 2 or 3 days per week with a requirement to work weekends on rotation
The Location:
Simply fertility was established in 2013, and due to the passion, expertise and reputation of our team, has already grown into a leading fertility clinic. Providing treatment to both NHS and private patients, Simply Fertility performs approximately 400 fresh cycles and 300 frozen cycles per year. Offering a full suite of treatment and diagnostic services, including PGT. Conveniently located on the outskirts of Chelmsford, adjacent to junction 17 of the A12, there is ample free parking for staff and patients at the front of the building. Our state-of-the-art laboratory was purpose built in 2017 and is equipped with the latest laboratory equipment and monitoring systems that support us in achieving excellent outcome KPI’s. Simply Fertility also has a 5/5 inspection rating from the HFEA.
Job Requirements
Key Responsibilities:
- Preparation of culture dishes, data entry, semen analysis/preparation, witnessing and traceability.
- Communicating with patients about their appointments and treatment cycle
- Assisting with quality control/quality assurance
- Monitoring/maintaining consumables, equipment and laboratory environment
- Regulatory Compliance
- Completing relevant TFP Training Scheme modules
- Minimum of A-Levels or equivalent, preferably a degree in Life Sciences
- Experience in a laboratory environment is preferable
- Good manual dexterity skills
- Must be self-motivated, eager to learn and have excellent time management skills.
- High level of attention to detailed and focused
- Resilient and hard working
- Excellent communication skills
Hours: Part Time - 2/3 days per week
Salary: Competitive (Experience dependent)
Pension: Dual Contribution scheme
Holiday Entitlement: 27 Days + Bank holidays (pro rata)
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