Laboratory Andrologist

The Methodist Church in Britain; City Of London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Job summary

University College London Hospitals is offering a 12-month maternity leave cover in the Reproductive Medicine Unit. The role focuses on assessing and processing semen and testicular sperm samples, including cryopreservation and theatre attendance across UCLH sites.

You will mentor junior staff, manage the liquid nitrogen storage facility, and ensure strict protocol compliance. A BSc in Biological Sciences and NHS experience are essential.

Qualifications

• BSc in Biological Sciences is required.
• ABA, BAS or ARCS semen analysis certificate (attained or in progress).
• Evidence of continuing professional development is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and treat male reproductive health issues.
• Assess semen samples to diagnose fertility problems.
• Attend theatre procedures for TESE and sperm retrieval.
• Process cryopreservation and long-term storage of samples.
• Mentor and supervise junior staff; maintain accurate records.

Skills

Reproductive physiology

Andrological techniques

Laboratory protocols

Empathy & communication

Administrative skills

Education

BSc in Biological Sciences

Tools

Microscopes

Centrifuges

Flow hoods

Job description

This 12-month maternity leave cover post sits in the Reproductive Medicine Unit laboratory at University College London Hospitals, where andrologists diagnose and treat male reproductive health issues. The core work is assessing and processing semen and testicular sperm samples, including cryopreservation and theatre attendance across UCLH sites. Autonomy is significant, and the post includes mentoring junior staff and managing the liquid nitrogen storage facility. A BSc in Biological Sciences and prior NHS experience are essential.

What the job involves

• Diagnose and treat male reproductive health issues
• Assess semen samples to diagnose fertility problems
• Attend sperm surgical retrieval procedures in theatres across UCLH sites, collecting, analysing and processing samples
• Process testicular sperm retrieval (TESE) samples
• Carry out cryopreservation of sperm samples
• Prepare samples for fertility treatment and long-term storage
• Follow strict protocols for processing semen and sperm samples
• Maintain accurate laboratory records
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations, including management of the liquid nitrogen storage facility
• Safely use and maintain laboratory equipment such as microscopes, centrifuges and flow hoods
• Mentor and supervise junior staff

Qualifications

• BSc in Biological Sciences
• ABA, BAS or ARCS semen analysis certificate, or equivalent formal training (attained or in progress)

Experience

• Previous NHS experience
• Experience working with patients
• Experience troubleshooting everyday issues
• Mentoring or training experience
• Theatre support for testicular sperm retrieval and laboratory processing of testicular tissue for cryopreservation

Skills & knowledge

• Knowledge of male reproductive physiology and related technologies
• Detailed understanding of andrological techniques and applications
• Works to prescribed procedures
• Empathetic and flexible approach
• Accurate administrative and clerical work, with efficient use of resources

Other

• Evidence of continuing professional development
• Excellent verbal and written communication with patients and colleagues
• Competent in Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint, and confident using database systems

Nice to have

• Significant, demonstrable experience in a fertility or IVF laboratory, through academic training or practice
• Actively caring and considerate towards fellow team members

What's offered

• Flexible working, which the trust recognises as beneficial for staff