Laboratory technician - Clinical The Agora Clinic - Hove BN3 £18,000 - £20,000 a year . The Agora Gynaecology & Fertility Centre in Hove invites application for a laboratory technician to provide technical and administrative support to the embryology team, working alongside and assisting them with the day to day activities. The Agora offers a wide range of treatments including IVF (In Vitro Fertilisation), ICSI (Intra-Cytoplasmic Sperm Injection), DI(Donor Insemination), IUI (Intra Uterine Insemination), egg/ sperm donation, surrogacy and gamete cryopreservation to both privately and National Heatlth Service –funded patients. We pride ourselves on our reputation of high pregnancy rates and excellent quality of patient care. The eligible candidate will be working with our teams of internationally recognized experts. Main duties and responsibilities: * Culture media preparation and all aspects of setting up and preparing the laboratory * Data entry and filing of laboratory paperwork/ database of all embryology procedures * Sample collection and routine semen assessment for IVF, ICSI and IUI and cryopreservation * Laboratory inventory management * Respond to donor sperm enquires * Weekend rota and assistance with open evenings * Accept special projects as assigned by Scientific Director Main duties and responsibilities as described above, but not limited to further administrative/ technical tasks not listed above. Minimum Requirements: * Degree in Biomedical Sciences * Preferably 1-2 years’ experience in reproductive biology/ andrology * Attention to detail * Computer skills * Excellent verbal communication and time management skills This is a full-time position (40hrs per week) working Monday to Friday. Please send your resume and covering letter in support of your application. Job Type: Full-time Salary: £18,000.00 to £20,000.00 /year Candidates: Stanislav, Dominika, Nikola, Jirina Interviewers: Michal, Renata, Tereza, Andrea Research Assistant Osler Diagnostics - Oxford £20,000 - £25,000 a year - Full-time, Permanent About our company Osler Diagnostics is developing a handheld diagnostic device capable of testing for the vast majority of biomarkers, from just a pinprick of blood, in less than 15 minutes, at an accuracy equivalent to current lab testing. This device will disrupt the diagnostics industry, and healthcare more broadly, permitting more accessible, affordable, and accurate patient testing. Position summary The position will mostly involve lab work, with a focus on solution and electrode preparation, data analysis, and experimental design. The candidate will need to ensure that proper solutions are prepared and that solutions and reagents are not beyond their expiration or usage date. They will also be responsible for computer analysis of the results. The candidate will organise, clean, and maintain the facility laboratories. Person Specification Essential * Practical chemical or biochemical lab experience * Computer/mathematical modelling skills * Highly motivated with excellent verbal and written communication skills * Able to adapt to a fast-paced, dynamic work environment of a rapidly expanding company, and work independently and as a part of a team Preferred * Knowledge of electrode surface preparation * Experience with serial dilutions and pipetting * Experimental expertise with biochemical assays, western blotting, ELISA, immunostaining, PCR Education Essential: Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, biochemistry, materials science, chemical engineering or related field from a leading university. Preferred: Master’s degree in chemistry or biochemistry, with a lab-based thesis Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Salary: £20,000.00 to £25,000.00 /year Candidates: Michal, Renata, Tereza, Andrea Interviewers: Stanislav, Dominika, Nikola, Jirina