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Advanced Breeding IVF Lab Technician vacancy, Parargon Veterinary Group, Cumbria
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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.
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Essential Skills & Experience
- 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.
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Desirable Skills & Experience
- Previous laboratory experience.
- Embryology experience.
- Data evaluation experience.
Knowledge
- 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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To enquire about the role or apply, please send a CV and covering letter to jobs@paragonvet.com
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