Semen Lab Sorter & Flow Cytometry Technician

Cogent; Newtownabbey; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave + holidays

Pension scheme

Life Assurance

Healthcare plan

Long service recognition

Job summary

Cogent is seeking a laboratory technician to support semen assessment, media preparation and operation of production flow cytometry sorters. The role includes processing, freezing semen samples and ensuring accurate record keeping in a GMP-style environment.

The candidate will maintain equipment, perform controls during sorting, and report deviations to the line manager. Collaboration with the lab team is essential to maximise production and meet business aims.

Qualifications

• Experience in a biology-based laboratory is preferred.
• Knowledge of flow cytometry principles is advantageous.
• Experience with semen processing or AI biology is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Comply with H&S directives, SOPs and policies to ensure good laboratory practice.
• Operate autonomously within responsibilities while following lab SOPs and production planning.
• Maintain GxP standards for flow cytometer operation and sorting lab areas.
• Prepare media, process semen samples and report deviations to line manager.
• Maintain workflow and care for instruments and equipment, ensuring team collaboration to maximize production.

Skills

Attention to detail

Problem solving

IT skills

Teamwork

Autonomy

Technical abilities

Lab workflow

Tools

Flow cytometry equipment

Job description

Cogent is seeking a laboratory technician to support semen assessment, media preparation and operation of production flow cytometry sorters. The role includes processing, freezing semen samples and ensuring accurate record keeping in a GMP-style environment.

The candidate will maintain equipment, perform controls during sorting, and report deviations to the line manager. Collaboration with the lab team is essential to maximise production and meet business aims.