Job Title: Embryology Laboratory Associate
Agency: Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust
Location: Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, United Kingdom
Salary/Rate: 28,392 – 31,157 £ / Year
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to work as an Embryology Laboratory Associate as part of the Clinical Embryology team, within Gateshead Fertility to provide to provide a range of fertility treatments.
This role is a mix of practical protocol-driven laboratory techniques, administrative and audit duties, and involves direct patient contact. You will support the clinical embryology team and contribute to maintaining and improving quality in all aspects of the laboratory.
Main duties of the job
The main duties of this role are to :
- Perform protocol-driven laboratory techniques such as oocyte retrieval and andrology procedures, as well as the preparation of culture dishes, using sterile technique. The candidate should possess good dexterity and a meticulous approach to lab skills.
- Contribute to the maintenance of the laboratory, from cleaning and quality assurance of medical equipment, stock management and traceability, and maintenance of storage dewar, including regular handling of liquid nitrogen. Important skills are accurate date recording, high standards of care and communication with colleagues.
- Maintenance of specialised databases, patient records, review of consents and blood work, and participation in audits.
- Participation in a multi-disciplinary team of scientists, nurses, medical staff and administrative staff and communication with patients
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
- BSc in relevant field
- MSc in relevant field
Skills + knowledge
Essential
- Good communication skills
- IT skills
- Scientific interest in field
- Empathetic/ compassionate application
Desirable
- Previous lab experience
- NHS experience
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Closing Date: 21 September 2026
How to Apply;
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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