Laboratory Sorting Technician (Night Shift)

Cogentuk; Chester; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 23–28 days

Matched Pension

Life Assurance

BUPA healthcare

Long service awards

Enhanced family leave

Job summary

Cogentuk in the United Kingdom is seeking a Laboratory Technician to join the production team on a permanent night shift (21:45–06:15). The role covers semen assessment, media preparation, and operation of flow cytometry sorters, with a £2,000 shift premium added to the base salary.

You will ensure accurate record-keeping and support equipment maintenance. The position requires adherence to SOPs and quality standards, the ability to work autonomously, and strong collaboration within the lab team

Qualifications

• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work on a night shift.
• Willingness to operate flow cytometry equipment.
• Good record-keeping and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Comply with health and safety directives and SOPs.
• Operate production flow cytometry sorters and media prep.
• Maintain GxP standards for flow cytometers and lab areas.
• Record results accurately and report deviations to line manager.
• Maintain instruments and collaborate with team to maximise production.
• Perform additional duties as required.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team player

IT literacy

Flow cytometry knowledge

Laboratory skills

Tools

Flow cytometer hardware

Automated lab instruments

Job description

Main Purpose of Role:

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Laboratory Technician to join our production team on a permanent night shift. In this hands-on role, you will be responsible for semen assessment, media preparation, operation of production flow cytometry sorters, and the processing and freezing of semen samples. You will play a key part in maintaining high standards of laboratory practice, ensuring accurate record-keeping, and supporting the effective operation and maintenance of laboratory and flow cytometry equipment.

This position offers a consistent Monday to Thursday night schedule (21:45pm - 06:15am), with a £2,000 shift premium in addition to the base salary.

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 though 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 biologybased 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 23days 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
• Enhanced Family Leave