Scientist

Bourn Hall, the world’s first IVF clinic, is seeking a Scientist to join their dedicated team in Bourn during a period of growth. The role involves analysing patient samples, coordinating laboratory duties, and ensuring compliance with quality standards. Candidates should possess strong administration skills, excellent communication abilities, and proficiency in IT. The position offers a competitive salary, extensive benefits, and a supportive work environment. Applicants must be able to reliably commute or relocate to Bourn and have the right to work in the UK. The application deadline is 26 August 2025.

*Scientist*
Bourn Hall is the world’s first IVF clinic, founded by the pioneers of IVF. With 40 years of experience, and using the latest treatments and technologies, we are committed to helping people fulfil their dream of becoming parents. Our network of IVF fertility clinics including Cambridge, Colchester, King’s Lynn, Norwich, Peterborough and Wickford, cover the whole of the East of England, treating both private and NHS patients.
A fantastic permanent position has arisen, based at our Bourn clinic to join our small, dedicated team, during a growth phase for the organisation.
*About the opportunity:*
*As a Scientist, you will be responsible for:*
* Analysis of patient samples within all laboratory disciplines as appropriate.
* Planning and coordinating the duties of the laboratory to ensure optimum bioanalytical support for
* Bourn Hall Clinic.
* Document all training in the appropriate personal training file. Health and Safety rules must be understood and followed.
* Perform assays and report results, ensuring that the conduct of all aspects of bioanalytical work is wholly compliant with International and local Quality Standards and that the results are reported promptly, according to user requirements.
* Review and/or write Standard Operating Procedures as appropriate.
* Work according to Bourn Hall Limited Quality Management System including the analysis of IQC and EQA specimens as required.
* Participate in the maintenance, repair and troubleshooting of laboratory equipment to ensure all laboratory instrumentation and equipment meets documented standards.
* Ensure that stocks of kits, reagents and laboratory supplies are maintained and ordered in a timely fashion.
* When required participate in validation/verification of new equipment/methods.
* When required, participate in functional organisational meetings.
* You will be required to have a strong background in administration and able to multi task in a fast paced environment.
* You will have strong communication skills, an approachable attitude, and an eye for detail.
* You will have excellent IT skills and be proficient in Microsoft packages.
* You will be passionate and can drive business outcomes that not only meet but exceed expectations and elevate our patients experience, at every clinic.
* You will be a trustworthy, empathetic, adaptable, and patient focused team player, continually striving for excellence.
*About our commitment to you:*
* Competitive salary and benefits.
* 33 days holiday including bank holidays (with the option to buy up to 5 days).
* Bespoke company induction and on-going training programmes at all levels.
* Free parking.
* Employee discounts.
* Company contributory pension scheme and life insurance.
* Company sick pay.
* Employee assistance program including health and wellbeing program.
We reserve the right to close this position earlier than advertised if we appoint a suitable candidate. We will only contact candidates that come with transferrable skills.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £25,000.00 per year
Benefits:
* Additional leave
* Company pension
* Employee discount
* Free parking
* Health & wellbeing programme
* Life insurance
* Sabbatical
* Sick pay
Ability to commute/relocate:
* Bourn: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work authorisation:
* United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 26/08/2025
Reference ID: Scientist (Bourn)