Flow Cytometry & Semen Sorting Lab Technician

Cogentuk; Belfast City District; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 23 days + BH increasing

Matched Pension Scheme

Life Assurance (4x basic salary)

BUPA healthcare and Dental Plan

Long Service Awards at 5/10/15/20/30

Job summary

Cogentuk in Belfast is seeking a role focused on semen assessment, media preparation, and operation of production flow cytometry sorters. You will ensure compliance with cGxP and SOPs, maintain equipment, and support the lab team to maximise throughput.

The candidate will work autonomously within defined procedures, demonstrate high accuracy, and develop knowledge of flow cytometry and sperm biology while collaborating with colleagues for continuous production improvements.

Qualifications

• High accuracy and methodical approach with good troubleshooting skills.
• Confidence with IT interfaces and systems.
• Comfort working in a team while able to work autonomously.
• Good technical abilities and willingness to understand lab equipment and flow cytometry sorters.

Responsibilities

• Comply with H&S directives, SOPs and policies for good laboratory practice and regulatory standards.
• Operate autonomously across roles, following lab SOPs, production planning and standards.
• Maintain GxP on flow cytometers operation and sorting lab area.
• Maintain GxP on media prep, semen processing and working area.
• Perform controls during sorting and report deviations to line manager.
• Maintain workflow, manage tasks, and care for instruments and tools.
• Collaborate with lab team to maximise production and meet business aims.
• Complete other duties as required.

Skills

High accuracy

IT literacy

Teamwork

Autonomy

Lab equipment knowledge

Flow cytometry

Sperm biology

Job description

Cogentuk in Belfast is seeking a role focused on semen assessment, media preparation, and operation of production flow cytometry sorters. You will ensure compliance with cGxP and SOPs, maintain equipment, and support the lab team to maximise throughput.

The candidate will work autonomously within defined procedures, demonstrate high accuracy, and develop knowledge of flow cytometry and sperm biology while collaborating with colleagues for continuous production improvements.