Reproductive Technologist

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen due to service expansion for 1 Reproductive Technologist to join our laboratory team at Cambridge IVF (Cambridge site). This state of the art NHS fertility centre offers a comprehensive range of diagnostic and clinical treatment services and encompasses the regional diagnostic andrology service for Cambridgeshire and the surrounding area, with capacity for up to 7000 semen analyses per annum.

Cambridge IVF is without doubt one of the most forward thinking units in the UK and with a commitment to high level research and development. Coupled with our links into existing local research groups, this is a very exciting time to be joining our team.

Applicants should possess a First or Second Class Biological Sciences degree. A relevant postgraduate qualification and laboratory experience are highly desirable but full training will be provided to all successful candidates. You will have the opportunity to work across our Andrology and Embryology Laboratories to a UKAS accredited standard in accordance with the requirements of ISO15189:2022 and in accordance with the HFEA Code of Practice for fertility centres.

The position will require some weekend, bank-holiday and out of hours work on a rotational basis.

Main duties of the job

A committed member of a dedicated team of laboratory scientists and technicians. Working to the highest standards of clinical excellence to contribute to our patient focused fertility service.

You will mainly be responsible for performing a range of diagnostic procedures within the Diagnostic Andrology laboratory. There may be scope for the opportunity to apply for an In-Service Trainee (IST) post on the National Scientific Training Programme (STP) positions for Andrology or Embryology.

You will be expected to deal with members of the public in a polite and compassionate manner and to work with precision, accuracy and transparency in everything they do.

Working for our organisation

Our Trust

Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) NHS Foundation Trust comprises Addenbrooke’s Hospital and the Rosie Hospital in Cambridge. With over 13,000 staff and over 1100 beds the priorities of the Trust focus on a quality service which is all about people – patients, staff and partners. Recognised as providing ‘outstanding’ care to our patients and rated ‘Good’ overall by the Care Quality Commissioner, is testament to the skill and dedication of the people who work here. CUH’s values – Together - Safe, Kind, Excellent – are at the heart of patient care, defining the way all staff work and behave. The Trust provides accessible high-quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge, together with specialist services, dealing with rare or complex conditions for a regional, national and international population.

CUH is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves. We value our differences and fully advocate and support an inclusive working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential. We want to ensure our people are truly representative of all the communities that we serve. We welcome applications for all positions in the organisation irrespective of people’s age, disability, ethnicity, race, nationality, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity status or social economic background.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.

Due to Home Office immigration rules, a full time permanent vacancy cannot be filled by individuals on a Student visa. Therefore, please be advised that if you are a Student visa holder, we will not be able to offer you a full time permanent contract unless you have:
-    applied for a Graduate visa
-    or you will have successfully completed your course and have applied for a Graduate visa before the anticipated start date of your employment

This vacancy will close at midnight on 16th August 2026

Interviews are due to be held on 25th August 2026

Benefits to you

At Cambridge University Hospitals, we want to do all we can to support good working days. We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits, including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse and day nurseries. Our good work programme currently includes providing reduced cost Stagecoach bus travel to and from Cambridge University Hospital site. Park and Ride bus journeys between Babraham Road and Trumpington sites are free, as is the route to and from Cambridge train station and our hospitals. We also subsidise the cost of parking on site for eligible staff.

On CUH campus, hot food is available 24/7 and at a reduced cost for colleagues. Recently we launched the first of our staff pod break spaces. Located in the Deakin Centre, we have a purpose-created colleague-only café, with free tea and coffee, a break space and private outside area for colleagues to rest, refuel and recharge. Just one of the ways we are working hard to support good working days at CUH.

CUH is committed to assisting employees in achieving a good work-life balance irrespective of role or personal circumstances. Flexible arrangements may include, but are not limited to, part-time working, job-share, term-time working and flexible start and finish times.

Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases, alternative working hours will be considered.

We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

1st or 2:1 undergraduate degree in a Biological Science

Desirable criteria

Computer literacy

Audit training

Experience

Essential criteria

Experience of dealing with the public

Experience of team working

Experience of working under pressure

Desirable criteria

Experience in working in a ISO 15189 accredited hospital laboratory or clinic

Experience working in a diagnostic andrology laboratory or clinical embryology laboratory

Experience in working with cryogenically stored material

Experience with Surgical Sperm Retrieval procedures

Experience with HFEA consent forms and the HFEA PRISM system

Use of IDEAS or other relevant fertility databases

Experience in working to best practice guidelines, relevant codes of practice and following Standard Operating Procedures.

Knowledge

Essential criteria

Knowledge of the male and female reproductive systems and the causes of infertility and subfertility

Knowledge of the basic principles of diagnostic andrology

Knowledge of semen cryopreservation

Desirable criteria

Knowledge of relevant legislation

Knowledge of relevant best practice guidance

Knowledge of internal and external quality assurance practices

Knowledge of basic embryological procedures

Skills

Essential criteria

Highly motivated

Positive attitude to change

Strong interpersonal skills

Excellent communication skills

Analytical, judgement, organisational and planning skills

Ability to work under pressure

Desirable criteria

Aseptic technique

Microscopy

Handling and processing of gametes

Working with and safe handling of liquid nitrogen

Additional Requirements

Essential criteria

A flexible approach to working location and hours and to weekend working as part of a laboratory rota.

The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of safe, kind and excellent.

Desirable criteria

Experience of performing research and development processes

Experience of stock control

Correct and safe use of PPE

Attendance at fertility webinars/conferences

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Applicant requirements

The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Documents to download

Further details / informal visits contact

Name

Karl Lyons-Campbell

Job title

Clinical Andrologist

Email address

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Telephone number

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