Biorepository Technician I

About CooperSurgical:

CooperSurgical is a leading fertility and women’s healthcare company dedicated to putting time on the side of women, babies, and families at the healthcare moments that matter most in life. As a division of CooperCompanies, we're driven by a unified purpose to enable patients to experience life's beautiful moments. Guided by our shared values – dedicated, innovative, friendly, partners, and do the right thing – our offerings support patients throughout their lifetimes, from contraception to fertility and birth solutions, to women’s and family care, and beyond. We currently offer over 600 clinically relevant medical devices to healthcare providers, including testing and treatment options, as well as an innovative suite of assisted reproductive technology and genomic testing solutions. Learn more at www.coopersurgical.com.

Job Summary:

Under the direct supervision of the Biorepository Manager, the Biorepository Technician I role is responsible for supporting and implementing the Biorepository Program which has been established to monitor and maintain all equipment associated with cryogenic storage of HCT/Ps, control movement and inventory of cryopreserved HCT/Ps, and support release activities. The Biorepository Technician I role is an entry level, non-exempt, technical position which provides direct support for activities within the Biorepository Department. The Biorepository Department has the overarching responsibility for monitoring and maintaining all cryopreserved biological specimens held in long term inventory. Essential activities include daily monitoring of equipment performance, executing calibrations and preventative maintenance, and performing inventory and transfer activities.

Qualifications:

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Must be able to speak, read, and write in English.
• Must be able to perform basic arithmetic.
• Must be detail oriented and able to follow written instructions presented in standard operating procedures.
• Must be proficient in basic skills associated with MS Office applications, especially MS Excel.
Must be able to stand, walk, and crouch. Must be able to lift at least 54 pounds.

Work Environment:

• Onsite position in [City, State, Province]
• This role works mostly in climate-controlled environments in both an office and laboratory setting.
• As a part of daily activities, this role will work with product stored at cryogenic temperatures as low as -198°C
As a part of daily activities, this role may come in minimal contact with bloodborne pathogens or infectious substances, toxic or dangerous chemicals, and liquid nitrogen.

Experience:

• At least 1 year of experience in a professional setting
1 year of experience in a similar setting preferred.

Education:

• High School Diploma required.
Associate level (AS) degree in chemical, biological, or medical sciences preferred.

As an employee of CooperSurgical, you'll receive an outstanding total compensation plan. As we believe your compensation goes beyond your paycheck, we offer a great compensation package, medical coverage, 401(k), parental leave, fertility benefits, paid time off for vacation, personal, sick and holidays, and multiple other perks and benefits. Please visit us at www.coopersurgical.com to learn more about CooperSurgical and the benefits of becoming a member of our team.

To all agencies: Please, no phone calls or emails to any employee of CooperSurgical about this opening. All resumes submitted by search firms/employment agencies to any employee at CooperSurgical via-email, the internet or in any form and/or method will be deemed the sole property of CooperSurgical, unless such search firms/employment agencies were engaged by CooperSurgical for this position and a valid agreement with CooperSurgical is in place. In the event a candidate who was submitted outside of the CooperSurgical agency engagement process is hired, no fee or payment of any kind will be paid.

We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

Essential Functions & Accountabilities:

• Performs inventory management to include receiving, assessment, storage, transferring, and distribution of medical specimens/devices.
• Adheres to strict guidelines when handling specimen/devices while performing inventory management functions.
• Performs related shipping and receiving functions of medical specimens/devices to include picking/packing, serial number/lot number verification, package preparation, scanning, courier interaction, tracking of incoming and outgoing shipments, and general follow-up as needed.
• Responds to biorepository alert systems with appropriate follow-up action
• Be capable of identifying problems that may adversely affect specimen integrity and either must correct the problems or immediately notify the general supervisor, technical supervisor, manager, or director of biorepository operations.
• Performs on-call duties and responses to biorepository alert systems
• Performs equipment monitoring and maintenance on all biorepository related equipment, including bulk LN2 supply equipment.
• Performs quality control checks on all biorepository related equipment • Interacts and updates various databases related to biorepository functions and activities
• Provide administration support by producing various reports and record keeping associated with biorepository functions and activities
• Adheres to strict safety guidelines
• Handles liquid nitrogen (LN2) utilizing personal protective equipment and good safety practices.
• Assist in external/internal audit preparations as required.
Adheres to all company policies and procedures Performs other duties and projects as required

Travel: No travel is expected for this role [US based roles; may differ for Canada]