Advanced Breeding IVF Lab Technician vacancy, Parargon Veterinary Group, Cumbria

IVF Laboratory Technician

Paragon Veterinary Group

Paragon Veterinary Group is looking for a proactive individual to join its flourishing Advanced Breeding Team at Newbiggin, Penrith, working within a cutting-edge cattle IVF laboratory that provides specialist advanced breeding services to clients across the livestock sector.

Contract

Fixed-term, 12-month contract, with the potential for extension or a permanent position depending on experience, service needs and business requirements.

The Role

The Successful Candidate Will:

• Become competent in all laboratory processes and associated administration.
• Develop proficiency in embryology both within the laboratory and on-farm/mobile laboratory units.
• Grade and freeze embryos.
• Work closely with laboratory partners, vets and satellite OPU teams to maintain high standards.
• Support technical laboratory-based research and development activities.
• Assist with stock management and reordering consumables.
• Maintain knowledge of the full IVP process and follow evolving protocols.
• Order media for all OPU teams.
• Contribute to quality control and results monitoring.
• Handle semen and frozen embryos, ensuring accurate labelling, storage and record keeping.
• Clean, sterilise and prepare ET and IVF equipment for on-farm OPU work.
• Communicate with clients regarding semen selection and embryo results.
• Produce embryo registration forms and liaise with breed societies and clients.
• Maintain databases and activity reports.
• Use VetIT to process IVF-related invoicing.
• Work closely with colleagues across the Advanced Breeding team and wider practice.
• Provide additional support across the business when required.

Skills & Experience

Essential

• Ability to work proactively, independently and as part of a team.
• Flexible approach and ability to use initiative.
• Ability to follow defined protocols.
• Strong time management and organisational skills.
• Good manual dexterity.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Computer literacy and willingness to learn practice management software.
• Strong client care skills.
• A willingness to learn new skills and techniques.
• Supportive and collaborative approach to teamwork.

Desirable

• Previous laboratory experience.
• Embryology experience.
• Data evaluation experience.

Knowledge

Desirable

• Interest in and knowledge of farming, particularly cattle.

Education & Training

Essential

• GCSE Maths and English at Grade C or above.

Desirable

• A-level qualification or higher in a science-related subject.

Benefits

Paragon Veterinary Group offers:

• Private Medical Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Ongoing support, training and development
• Cycle to Work Scheme

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