Lab Assistant

TFP Fertility Group; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fertility service provider in Glasgow is seeking a Laboratory Assistant to join their IVF laboratory team. The successful candidate will undergo full training and assist with various laboratory tasks and patient communication. Applicants should hold A-Levels or a relevant degree, possess strong communication skills, and demonstrate excellent attention to detail. This full-time position offers competitive pay and the opportunity to contribute to groundbreaking fertility treatments. Weekend work is required on a rotational basis.

Benefits

Pension scheme

27 days holiday + bank holidays

Qualifications

• Minimum of A-Levels or equivalent, preferably a degree in Life Sciences.
• Experience in a laboratory environment is preferable.
• Must be self‑motivated, eager to learn, and have excellent time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of culture dishes and data entry.
• Communicating with patients about their appointments and treatment cycle.
• Assisting with quality control and quality assurance.

Skills

Manual dexterity

Communication

Time management

Attention to detail

Self-motivated

Education

A-Levels or equivalent, preferably in Life Sciences

Job description

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‑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 career framework, support continuing professional development and provide opportunities for staff to travel to other TFP clinics to 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 full time role working 37.5 hours per week – weekend rotation will be required at approximately 1:4.

The Location

GCRM was established in 2006 and is Scotland’s only private IVF clinic. Due to the passion, expertise and reputation of our team, GCRM has grown and now performs an impressive 800 fresh cycles and 700 frozen cycles per year. We offer a full suite of treatment and diagnostic services, including PGT. Conveniently located in a business park setting on the outskirts of Glasgow, adjacent to junction 25 of the M8, there is ample free parking for staff & patients at the front of the building. Our IVF laboratory is equipped with the latest equipment and monitoring systems that support us in achieving excellent outcome KPI’s. GCRM also has a 5/5 inspection rating from the HFEA.

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

Job Requirements

Qualifications and Experience:

• 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 detail and focused
• Resilient and hard working
• Excellent communication skills

Salary

Competitive (Depending on experience)

Location

TFP GCRM Fertility - Glasgow

Working Hours

37.5 Monday to Friday

Weekend Working at approximately a 1:4

Pension

Dual contribution pension scheme

Holiday Entitlement

27 Days + Bank holidays (pro rata)