Junior Andrologist

Key responsibilities include performing routine semen analysis, assisting in sperm preparation techniques, maintaining andrology laboratory equipment, preparing reagents and media, documenting laboratory findings, and ensuring compliance with laboratory SOPs under supervision.

Junior-level procedures include semen collection guidance, semen analysis as per WHO guidelines, sperm washing, density gradient centrifugation, swim-up techniques, cryopreservation assistance, and monitoring of laboratory environmental parameters.

Quality control is maintained through standardized testing procedures, equipment calibration, internal and external quality assessments, proper sample labeling, temperature monitoring, and adherence to SOPs and ART regulations.

Support is provided by ensuring accurate semen analysis, proper sperm preparation, maintaining sterile laboratory conditions, and timely coordination with embryologists and clinicians. These factors directly influence fertilization success and treatment outcomes.

Professional growth is supported by attention to detail, ethical responsibility, willingness to learn advanced techniques, teamwork, stress management, and consistent adherence to laboratory protocols and regulatory standards.

In India, Junior Andrologists typically require a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Life Sciences, Biotechnology, Medical Laboratory Technology, Zoology, or related fields. Specialized training or certification in andrology or ART laboratory practices is highly preferred.

Junior Andrologists in India generally earn between ₹3 lakh and ₹6.5 lakh per year, depending on the fertility center, city, academic background, and laboratory exposure.

Experience is not mandatory for entry-level positions. However, internships, ART lab training, or hands-on exposure to andrology procedures significantly improve employability and career progression.

Required skills include semen analysis knowledge, laboratory precision, SOP adherence, documentation accuracy, ethical handling of samples, teamwork, communication skills, and the ability to work under laboratory pressure.

Working hours typically follow clinic schedules, often ranging between 8 to 10 hours per day, including rotational shifts or weekend duties depending on patient load and ART procedure scheduling.