Laboratory Sorting Technician

Cogent Breeding Ltd; Aldford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading biotechnology company in the UK is seeking individuals to perform semen assessments and ensure compliance with laboratory regulations. The role requires high personal standards, problem-solving skills, and the ability to work autonomously while collaborating with a lab team. Candidates with knowledge of flow cytometry and previous experience in biological laboratories will find this position advantageous. Enhanced benefits include annual leave, a matched pension scheme, and healthcare plans.

Benefits

Annual leave entitlement starting at 23 days

Matched Pension Scheme

Life Assurance (4 times basic salary)

BUPA healthcare and Dental Plan

Long Service Awards

Qualifications

• High personal standards and accuracy, good troubleshooting skills.
• Confidence with IT interfaces and systems.
• Ability to work well in a team and take individual responsibility.
• Willingness to understand the operation of laboratory equipment.

Responsibilities

• Comply with health and safety directives and regulations.
• Operate autonomously in lab operations and maintain standards.
• Ensure GxP compliance during laboratory processes.
• Manage workflow and care for instruments and equipment.
• Collaborate effectively with lab team to meet production aims.

Skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Autonomous working

Technical abilities

Job description

Main Purpose of Role

• Semen assessment, media preparation, operation of production flow cytometry sorters and processing and freezing of semen samples. Record keeping and basic maintenance of production lab and flow cytometry equipment.

Key Responsibilities

• At all times fully comply with CBL H&S directives, SOPs and policies to allow good laboratory practice and full compliance with the Regulations and Industry Standards.
• Operate autonomously through the different operations under his/her responsibility, respecting CBL lab SOPs, sexed production planning and CBL lab production standards (details on following points below).
• Ensure the CBL lab GxP on the flow cytometers operation and the sorting lab working area are observed and maintained.
• Ensure the CBL Lab GxP on media preparation, processing of semen samples and the working area are observed and maintained.
• Perform and act on the different controls during the sort and the sorters operation, media preparation, processing of semen samples and correct/report any deviation to the line manager.
• Maintain the workflow, manage the tasks, and take care of the instruments, equipment and tools linked to the role.
• Effective collaboration with the rest of the lab team sharing knowledge and supporting colleagues to ensure the department maximises production and meets the business aims.
• Complete other duties as required from time to time.

Essential Skills

• Working to high personal standards and accuracy, with good troubleshooting and problemsolving aptitudes, and a methodical and organised approach.
• Confidence with IT interfaces and systems.
• Working well within a team but with the ability to work autonomously and take individual responsibility.
• Good technical abilities, and a willingness to understand the operation of general laboratory equipment and flow cytometry sorters.

Desirable Skills and Attributes

The following attributes would be advantageous but not essential, as full training will be given:

• Previous experience working in a biology-based laboratory and basic laboratory skills.
• Previous knowledge and/or experience in the principles of flow cytometry.
• Previous experience with sperm and AI biology.
• Experience of a commercial production environment.

Enhanced Benefits

• Annual leave entitlement starting at 23 days plus bank holiday, increasing with length of service up to 28 days plus bank holidays
• Matched Pension Scheme
• Life Assurance (4 times basic salary)
• BUPA healthcare and Dental Plan
• Long Service Awards at 5, 10, 15, 20 and 30 years