Embryology Laboratory Associate
At a glance
- Band
- Band 4
- Contract
- Fixed-term
- Pattern
- Part-time
- Posted
- 14/09/2026
- Closes
- 21/09/2026
Sponsorship verdict
This contract type is not eligible for Skilled Worker sponsorship.
NHS Trusts cannot issue a Certificate of Sponsorship for part-time, bank, locum, zero-hours, job-share or short fixed-term (under 12 months) contracts under current Home Office rules. This applies even when the wider Trust holds a Skilled Worker licence.
Role summary
This is an exciting opportunity to join the Clinical Embryology team as an Embryology Laboratory Associate. The role involves practical laboratory techniques, administrative duties, and direct patient contact. You will support the embryology team in providing fertility treatments and maintaining quality standards. The position requires meticulous lab skills and participation in a multi-disciplinary team.
Essential criteria
- 3 A-levels or equivalent
Desirable criteria
- BSc in relevant field
- MSc in relevant field
- Skills + knowledge
- Good communication skills
- IT skills
- Scientific interest in field
- Empathetic/ compassionate application
- Previous lab experience
- NHS experience
- 3 A-levels or equivalent
- BSc in relevant field
- MSc in relevant field
- Skills + knowledge
- Good communication skills
- IT skills
- Scientific interest in field
- Empathetic/ compassionate application
- Previous lab experience
- NHS experience
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 4 at £26,530 – £29,114 a year, across England.
This advert: £28,392 – £31,157 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
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Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust
Embryology Laboratory Associate
The closing date is 21 September 2026
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 andcontribute 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 techique. 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 maintainance 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 audit.
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