Lab Assistant

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

Job summary

A leading fertility service provider in Oxford is seeking a Laboratory Assistant to join their team. This full-time role offers the opportunity to work in a state-of-the-art IVF laboratory, supported by experienced embryologists. Key responsibilities include lab preparation, quality assurance, and patient communication. The ideal candidate should have A-Levels, good manual dexterity, and excellent communication skills. Competitive salary and great career opportunities are provided.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Dual contribution pension scheme

27 days of holiday (pro rata)

Qualifications

• Experience in a laboratory environment is preferable.
• Resilient and hard working.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of culture dishes and data entry.
• Semen analysis and preparation.
• Communicating with patients about their appointments.
• Assisting with quality control and quality assurance.
• Monitoring laboratory environment.

Skills

Good manual dexterity skills

Excellent communication skills

High level of attention to detail

Self-motivated and eager to learn

Time-management skills

Education

A-Levels or equivalent

Degree 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‑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 staff. 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 a 1:4 ratio.

The Location

Oxford Fertility was established in 1992 and is one of the UK’s longest standing and largest IVF clinics. Due to the passion, expertise and reputation of our team the clinic has grown into a leading fertility clinic and offers a full suite of treatment and diagnostic services including PGT. Providing treatment to both NHS and private patients, Oxford Fertility performs approximately 1,000 fresh cycles and 1,000 frozen cycles per year. Conveniently located in a business park situated on the outskirts of Oxford close to junction 8a of the M40 there is ample free parking for patients and staff around the building. Our state‑of‑the‑art laboratory was purpose built in 2010 and is equipped with the latest equipment and monitoring systems that support us in achieving excellent outcome KPIs. Oxford Fertility also has a 5/5 inspection rating from the HFEA.

Key Responsibilities

• Preparation of culture dishes and 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

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 focus
• Resilient and hard working
• Excellent communication skills

Other Information

Salary: Competitive (Depending on experience)

Location: TFP Oxford Fertility

Working Hours: 37.5 Monday to Friday – Weekend working at approximately a 1:4 ratio

Pension: Dual contribution pension scheme

Holiday Entitlement: 27 Days Bank holidays (pro rata)

Vacancy: 1