Embryology Lab Practitioner (12-Month Contract)

Care Fertility; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

33 days leave (pro-rated)

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Wellbeing hub & Discounts

Job summary

Care Fertility Birmingham is seeking a Laboratory Practitioner on a 12-month fixed-term contract within our Embryology team. You will support Clinical Scientists with routine clinical and laboratory activities, including semen analysis, sperm preparation, oocyte collection support and embryo transfer workflows.

The role is full-time (37.5 hours/week) with weekend/ rota responsibilities and opportunities to develop skills in a highly regulated clinical laboratory environment, contributing to

Qualifications

• GCSEs (including English and Maths) required.
• Experience with data entry or administrative work is desirable.
• Strong IT skills with Microsoft Office and databases.

Responsibilities

• Diagnostic semen analysis in line with relevant standards.
• Sperm preparation, freezing and thawing procedures.
• Support oocyte collection and embryo transfer procedures.
• Preparing laboratory equipment, media, gradients and culture dishes.
• Maintaining accurate records, including treatment documentation and cryostorage data.
• Assisting with equipment monitoring, stock control and laboratory audits.
• Supporting compliance with regulatory requirements and internal quality standards.

Skills

Attention to detail

Data handling

IT literacy

Team player

Education

GCSEs including English and Maths

Tools

Microsoft Office

Databases

Job description

Care Fertility Birmingham is seeking a Laboratory Practitioner on a 12-month fixed-term contract within our Embryology team. You will support Clinical Scientists with routine clinical and laboratory activities, including semen analysis, sperm preparation, oocyte collection support and embryo transfer workflows.

The role is full-time (37.5 hours/week) with weekend/ rota responsibilities and opportunities to develop skills in a highly regulated clinical laboratory environment, contributing to