Lab Assistant - Fixed Term Contract

We at TFP, are looking for brilliant minds and passionate hearts to help us shape the future of fertility. We are one of the largest fertility service providers in Europe operating our IVF clinics and egg/sperm freezing banks in the UK, Poland and Netherlands. We have embarked on the mission to use technology to provide patients with a memorable best-in-class fertility journey that leads to the best outcome - starting a family!

At TFP, we offer all our patients the care, understanding and expertise that help to bring dreams to life. We are passionate about what we do, which reflects our commitment to creating lives and changing lives.

Science research and innovation are key to how we work and have led to us pioneering fertility treatment for more than 35 years. Many of our clinicians are internationally renowned specialists and we regularly share knowledge across our clinics to further improve our success.

TFP has a national donor sperm bank, its own quality assurance scheme and own training scheme for junior embryologists. In addition, we are proud to say that we offer a clear & bespoke career framework, support continuing professional development and provide opportunities for staff to travel to other TFP clinics further their learning and support career progression.

The Role:

The post holder will be educated to college level with a keen interest in biology and will support the laboratory team in delivering clinical services. Duties include laboratory maintenance and cleaning, quality control, witnessing and traceability, culture dish preparation, and general administrative tasks. The role involves working closely with other laboratory staff to maintain high standards of patient care in accordance with national regulations and TFP policy.

This is a permanent full time position working 37.5 hours per week.

Weekend and on call working required at approximately 1:4

This position is available as a 12 month fixed term contract

The Location:

GCRM was established in 2006 and is Scotland's only private IVF clinic. Due to the passion, expertise and reputation of our team, GCRM has grown and now performs an impressive 800 fresh cycles and 700 frozen cycles per year. We offer a full suite of treatment and diagnostic services, including PGT. Conveniently located in a business park setting on the outskirts of Glasgow, adjacent to junction 25 of the M8, there is ample free parking for staff & patients at the front of the building. Our IVF laboratory is equipped with the latest equipment and monitoring systems that support us in achieving excellent outcome KPI's. GCRM also has a 5/5 inspection rating from the HFEA.

Key Responsibilities: Laboratory and Administrative Duties

• Prepare culture dishes for use in treatment.
• Perform semen preparation for treatment, semen analysis, and freezing.
• Conduct quality control checks and monitor laboratory equipment.
• Carry out laboratory cleaning and routine maintenance of equipment.
• Assist with monitoring and ordering laboratory consumables.
• Accurately record patient cycle details in the patient management system and laboratory notes.
• Report patient cycle details to the HFEA via Prism.
• Perform witnessing and traceability in line with national regulations and TFP policy.
• Prepare laboratory notes and verify consents and screening results.
• Assist in the administration of the cryostore, including cryobilling and monitoring consent expiries.
• Support maintenance of the cryostore and gas cylinder storage.
• Ensure all procedures are performed in accordance with TFP Laboratory SOPs.

Quality Management

• Read and acknowledge laboratory documents, including SOPs, policies, and risk assessments.
• Report non-conformities via QPulse and notify the Laboratory Manager.
• Assist with laboratory administrative audits.
• Follow Health & Safety guidelines, participate in training, and use personal protective equipment appropriately.

Induction, Training, and Performance Management of Staff

• Complete modules of the TFP Training Scheme under the supervision of an embryologist.
• Participate in continuing professional development, training, and courses to expand knowledge and skills.

Regulatory Compliance

• Ensure all procedures comply with national regulations, professional guidelines, and TFP policy.
• Maintain witnessing and traceability in line with regulations and TFP policies.
• Assist with the organisation of gamete and embryo transport to and from the clinic in accordance with regulations.

Communication

• Attend laboratory and clinic meetings as directed by the Laboratory Manager.
• Maintain effective communication and cooperation with other functional areas and TFP teams.
• Participate in patient information and marketing events.
• Represent TFP at group meetings, industry events, and conferences as required.

Confidentiality

• Maintain confidentiality of patient, employee, and company information in accordance with national and European data protection legislation.

Qualifications and Experience:

College Level Education

Desirable:

Degree in Life Sciences

MSc or PhD in Life Science

• Background knowledge of the science underpinning embryology
• Awareness of national regulation
• Knowledge of quality control procedures e.g. temperature checks
• Experience in a life sciences laboratory
• Good manual dexterity skills
• Flexible and self-motivated
• High level of attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills

Location: TFP GCRM Fertility - Glasgow

Working Hours:37.5

Monday to Friday

Weekend and on call working required at approximately 1:4

Salary: Competitive (Depending on experience)

Pension: Dual contribution pension scheme

Holiday Entitlement: 27 Days + Bank holidays(pro rata)