Lab Technician — Sperm Bank

Reproductive Cryotechnologies; Toronto; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A private sperm bank in Toronto is seeking a Laboratory Technician to manage and process sperm samples while ensuring quality control in a confidential environment. Candidates should have a relevant degree and attention to detail. This role offers a dynamic work environment and opportunities for hands-on experience in fertility services. Competitive salary based on experience is provided. Please send your CV to our designated email for application.

Benefits

Dynamic and respectful working environment

Opportunity for hands-on experience in a specialized field

Competitive salary

Qualifications

• Comfortable working extensively with liquid nitrogen.
• Willingness to work with sensitive biological material.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in sample handling.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily reconciliation of physical inventory in liquid nitrogen tanks.
• Process semen samples for cryopreservation.
• Ensure strict adherence to laboratory protocols and safety standards.

Skills

Attention to detail

Liquid nitrogen handling

Communication skills

Education

Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Biology or related field

Tools

Microscopes

Cryopreservation equipment

Job description

Company Description

We are a private Sperm Bank, focusing on advanced sperm banking solutions. We serve private clients seeking fertility preservation and clinic/donor programs requiring high-quality cryostorage and distribution. Our partnerships with global fertility clinics, oncologists, and health professionals ensure secure storage, rigorous donor screening, and reliable logistics. By offering secure, audited services, we empower individuals with flexible options for family planning, catering to those facing medical treatments, high-risk careers, or choosing to delay parenthood.

Job Description & Key Responsibilities

• Daily reconciliation of physical inventory in liquid nitrogen tanks with electronic records in our LIMS
• Fill, monitor, and maintain multiple LN₂ bulk tanks and dry shippers; perform regular temperature checks and alarm response
• Package, label, and track specimens with strict chain-of-custody for audits
• Prepare, validate, and ship vapor shippers domestically and internationally while completing all required dangerous goods (IATA) and Health Canada documentation
• Process semen samples for cryopreservation, freezing, thawing, and storage (e.g. prepare, fill, seal, and freeze samples)
• Perform semen analyses — assess sperm count, motility, morphology and other parameters following standard operating procedures (SOPs)
• Operate, maintain, and calibrate lab equipment — microscopes, freezers, cryopreservation equipment, and other specialized instruments
• Ensure strict adherence to laboratory protocols, quality control procedures, and sample traceability
• Label, document, and enter sample and donor data into the lab information system, maintaining accurate and confidential records
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe laboratory environment — including cleaning, sterilizing glassware or instruments, disposal of bio‑waste as per safety standards
• Collaborate with clinical or administrative staff as needed (e.g. coordinate sample receipt, storage, distribution, and respond to lab-related inquiries)

Qualifications & Skills

Required

• Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Biotechnology, Medical Laboratory Technology, or a related field (or equivalent lab experience)
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy in sample handling and record‑keeping.
• Comfortable working extensively with liquid nitrogen
• Ability to follow SOPs, quality‑control procedures, and regulatory/lab safety guidelines
• Good communication skills — both verbal and written. Ability to work as part of a team in a lab environment
• Willingness to work with sensitive biological material, maintain confidentiality and handle samples carefully under strict protocols
• Flexibility for weekend and occasional holiday shifts

Preferred / Asset

• Previous andrology, tissue banking, or fertility clinic experience
• Experience operating lab equipment relevant to cryogenics / sperm processing (microscopes, dewars, freezing/thawing systems, vapor shippers, etc.)
• Familiarity with Health Canada regulations for semen processing and distribution (Human Cells, Tissues and Organs regulations, Safety of Sperm and Ova Regulations)
• Bilingual in English and French is an asset (but not required)

What We Offer

• A dynamic, respectful, and private‑laboratory working environment focused on andrology and fertility services
• Opportunity to work in a specialized field (sperm banking / reproductive services) and gain hands‑on experience with donor sperm processing and cryopreservation
• Competitive salary (commensurate with experience)

How to Apply

Please submit your CV and a cover letter describing your relevant lab experience (including any experience with semen analysis, cryopreservation or similar). Indicate whether you are fluent in French (or understand basic French), and why you are interested in working in an andrology / sperm-banking environment. Please email applications to [e-mail].

• We are an equal‑opportunity employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates.