Part-Time Laboratory Technician - Sperm QA

Cogentuk; Chester; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 23 days + bank holidays (

Matched Pension Scheme

Life Assurance (4x salary)

BUPA healthcare and Dental Plan

Long Service Awards 5, 10, 15, 20, 30

Job summary

Cogentuk is seeking a part-time Laboratory Technician to join our team for 20 hours per week. You will work in a busy production and laboratory environment, ensuring quality standards are consistently met and documented.

The role requires attention to detail, adherence to SOPs, and the ability to work both in a team and autonomously. There is a strong emphasis on data entry, QA/QC, and maintaining a clean, compliant workspace.

Qualifications

• Follow SOPs and maintain high accuracy in a fast-paced lab setting.
• Strong problem solving and troubleshooting abilities with good IT aptitude.
• Able to work in a team yet take individual responsibility and self-manage tasks.

Responsibilities

• Comply with H&S directives, SOPs, policies to ensure good laboratory practice and regulatory compliance.
• Analyse and evaluate semen samples after collection from stud.
• Carry out dilution, fill and freeze for semen processing.
• Perform QA checks at each production stage and identify improvement opportunities.
• Support semen quarantine store inventory control and release to distribution.
• Conduct bacteriology testing as part of lab duties.
• Enter data into QA/QC systems and generate daily reports for Lab Services Supervisor.
• Support production through media preparation for lab processes.
• Maintain clean workspace and equipment; manage tasks and prioritize workload.
• Collaborate with lab team to share knowledge and maximize production.
• Perform additional duties as required.

Skills

Attention to detail

SOP compliance

Lab equipment handling

IT systems literacy

Job description

Cogentuk is seeking a part-time Laboratory Technician to join our team for 20 hours per week. You will work in a busy production and laboratory environment, ensuring quality standards are consistently met and documented.

The role requires attention to detail, adherence to SOPs, and the ability to work both in a team and autonomously. There is a strong emphasis on data entry, QA/QC, and maintaining a clean, compliant workspace.