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Lab Assistant - 12 Month Fixed Term Contract

  • On-site
    • London, England, United Kingdom
  • Lab

Job description

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 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:

This is an exciting opportunity for a Laboratory Assistant to join our team of dedicated scientists working in an IVF laboratory setting.  Full training will be provided by our experienced embryologists, utilising the TFP Training Scheme framework.  The role will involve a mix of practical laboratory tasks and administrative duties, along with quality control and patient communication.

This role is available as a 12 month fixed term contract

This is a full time role working 37.5 hours per week - weekend rotation will be required at approximately 1:4

The Location:

Boston Place was established in 2013 and provides treatment to private patients in contemporary surroundings. Boston Place performs approximately 300 fresh cycles and 200 frozen cycles per year and offers a full suite of treatment and diagnostic services, whilst specialising in PGT. The clinic is conveniently located adjacent to Marylebone Station in central London. Our state-of-the-art laboratory was purpose built in 2013 and is equipped with the latest laboratory equipment and monitoring systems that support us in achieving excellent outcome KPI’s. Boston Place also has a 5/5 inspection rating from the HFEA.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Preparation of culture dishes, data entry, semen analysis/preparation, witnessing and traceability.

  • Communicating with patients about their appointments and treatment cycle

  • Assisting with quality control/quality assurance

  • Monitoring/maintaining consumables, equipment and laboratory environment

  • Regulatory Compliance

  • Completing relevant TFP Training Scheme modules

Job requirements

Qualifications and Experience:

  • Minimum of A-Levels or equivalent, preferably a degree in Life Sciences

  • Experience in a laboratory environment is preferable

  • Good manual dexterity skills

  • Must be self-motivated, eager to learn and have excellent time management skills.

  • High level of attention to detailed and focused

  • Resilient and hard working

  • Excellent communication skills

Salary: Competitive (Depending on experience)
Location: TFP Boston Place Fertility - London - Marylebone
Working Hours: 37.5 Monday to Friday 
Weekend Working at approximately a 1:4

Pension: Dual contribution pension scheme

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

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