Deputy Laboratory Manager

CREATE Fertility
Wakefield
5 months ago
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About Us


CREATE Fertility is a leading provider of IVF and fertility treatments across the UK, known for pioneering Natural and Mild IVF - an approach that uses low or no fertility drugs, making our treatments gentler, safer and more affordable. We are committed to innovation and excellence, and we're looking for a dynamic and


We are a pan-European fertility company and the fastest-growing IVF business in the UK, transforming how IVF is delivered by prioritising the health and well-being of both mothers and babies.


Our focus on the quality of eggs rather than quantity sets us apart. This gentler approach not only improves the chances of success but also minimizes the emotional, physical, and financial strain typically associated with IVF.


Create Fertility and abc IVF are our two leading brands, catering to complex fertility issues with advanced ultrasound technology and offering the UK's most affordable IVF options, respectively.


The Role


As part of our expanding services, we are seeking a biopsy trained Deputy Laboratory Manager to join our team in Tingley, Leeds.



Responsibilities include:


  • Performing all aspects of IVF treatment cycles, including ICSI and oocyte/embryo vitrification.
  • Working with low egg and embryo numbers, requiring meticulous attention to detail.
  • Engaging with patients and collaborating closely with a multidisciplinary team.
  • Maintaining laboratory records and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
  • Participating in weekend rotas as part of a 40-hour work week.
  • Responsibilities
  • Reporting to the Laboratory Manager.
  • Applying aseptic techniques and adhering to clean room principles.
  • Preparing dishes, tubes, and media for assisted conception.
  • Managing laboratory documentation and databases.
  • Performing semen analysis, preparation, and sperm freezing.
  • Handling oocyte collection and culture
  • Perform Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection (ICSI) procedures with precision and expertise.
  • Conduct biopsy procedures with a high degree of accuracy and care.
  • Observing fertilization and scoring embryo morphology.
  • Conducting embryo transfer, vitrification, and warming.
  • Participating in external quality control schemes.
  • Managing gas cylinders, laboratory stock, and batch control.
  • Liaising with team members across the clinic.
  • Ensuring compliance with Health and Safety, COSHH, and risk reporting protocols.
  • Understanding the role of the HFEA.



Benefits


  • 25 days holiday plus a birthday off, with incremental increases up to 30 days.
  • Perkbox membership (discounts, free mobile insurance, etc.).
  • Pension scheme.
  • Childcare vouchers.
  • Cycle to work scheme.
  • Private healthcare.
  • Life insurance (4 times your salary).
  • Season ticket loan.
  • Discounted IVF treatment after 2 years of service.

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