Reproductive Technologist - Cheadle, United Kingdom - Manchester Fertility

Manchester Fertility

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Cheadle, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Tom O´Connor

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Description

We are looking to appoint a full time, well-organised and motivated person to join the Manchester Fertility Laboratory and Semovo Donor Bank teams.

If you are successful in being appointed to this role, your time will be equally allocated between the Andrology and Semovo teams.

You will perform routine diagnostic semen analysis and cryopreservation, data collection, donor recruitment and administrative tasks. The post is full-time and will include participation in a weekend rota.

The role would suit an individual with at least one year's experience of working in an IVF laboratory although full training will be provided.

Key Responsibilities

To be completely confidential in all matters pertaining to Semovo and Manchester Fertility, and adhere to the guidelines of the regulatory bodies
To work under the supervision of the Head of Laboratory and the Andrology Services Manager.
Perform Diagnostic Semen Analysis and cryopreservation for both patients and donors
Booking sperm donors and other Andrology administrative tasks
Participate in all areas of sperm donor recruitment from enquiry and assessment through to acceptance of sperm donors
Manage sperm donation from Semovo's numerous satellite clinics, (Leeds, Liverpool, Wigan, Manchester City Centre, Glasgow)
Maintain accurate laboratory, patient and donor records using MedITEX software
Maintain donor sperm stock control using MedITEX software
Process donor sales to third party clinics and patients of third party clinics
Coordinate shipping, receiving and deposition of cryopreserved donated sperm
Provide administrative and technical support to the Andrology and Semovo Teams.
Participation in Performance Management Process
Perform Venepuncture for screening of sperm donors
Maintenance and cleaning of the laboratory

SKILLS:

Excellent laboratory skills
Excellent communication and organisational skills
Good verbal and nonverbal communication skills
Accuracy and attention to detail
Computer literacy, good knowledge of Word/Excel

- Excellent organisational and timekeeping skills

Ability to prioritise own workload
Flexible and conscientious to become multiskilled
Good team working skills but able to work independently too
Ability to deliver the highest standard of customer care/customer service

BEHAVIOURS:

To present in a calm and professional manner at all times
Flexibility and adaptability to meet the changing needs of the business
Act in the best interest of Manchester Fertility, Semovo and patients and donors at all times
Enthusiasm and commitment to providing the best possible service to donors and patients
Communicate effectively with donors, patients, colleagues and other outside parties by sharing, listening and exchanging knowledge and information at all times

Essential Requirements:

A Life Sciences degree and preferably 1 years' experience working in an ART laboratory
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Good physical dexterity with excellent handeye coordination and manipulation skills
Computer literacy including experience with the use of databases and spreadsheets
Good planning and organisational skills
Good analytical and judgement skills
Good administrative and recordkeeping skills
A full clean driving licence

Desirable requirements:

Knowledge of current regulations and legislation, including the HFEA Code of Practice
Experience of working in a regulated laboratory environment with quality assurance
Experience of working within the andrology field
Knowledge and practical experience of aseptic technique
Venepuncture

This job description is not a definitive or exhaustive list of responsibilities, but incorporates the key framework of responsibilities and duties of the post holder.

Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent

Salary:
£25,000.00 per year

Benefits: