Laboratory Services Technician 2

About the Company

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. Our offerings support patients throughout their lifetimes, from contraception to fertility and birth solutions, to women’s and family care, and beyond. We provide over 600 clinically relevant medical devices to healthcare providers, including testing and treatment options, as well as assisted reproductive technology and genomic testing solutions.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the production and monitoring of murine embryos through natural mating or IVF technology to ensure survivability for approved bioassays.
• Design, plan, and execute bioassays using mouse embryos, human spermatozoa, or other specified materials in accordance with established protocols and project requirements.
• Conduct a variety of cell-based bioassays (MEA, HSSA, and BET) for routine testing and lot release of products used in human assisted reproductive laboratories.
• Prepare medical device extraction methods following ISO 10933 standards.
• Prepare media and solutions for routine testing and lot release of products.
• Perform endotoxin bioassays using quantitative (Kinetic Turbidimetric) and qualitative (Gel-Clot) systems.
• Manage daily operations, preventative maintenance, and calibration of routine laboratory equipment.
• Collect and interpret laboratory data, and construct Certificates of Analysis.
• Conduct osmolarity and pH testing.
• Work closely with Laboratory Management and Quality Management to optimize resources and drive continuous improvement.
• Investigate root cause analysis, determine corrective actions for deviations and non-conformities, and perform verifications.
• Collect embryos from oviduct and uterine tissue from naturally mated rodents.
• Conduct Mouse Embryo Assay and Sperm Motility Assay.
• Perform quality and development grading of embryos through morphologic evaluation and cell staining.
• Collect spermatozoa from rodents and human semen samples.
• Collect embryos from IVF and natural mating for routine embryo cryopreservation.
• Conduct quality control procedures for cryopreserved material.
• Maintain cryo-inventory and ensure maintenance of cryo storage units.
• Understand and comply with all Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Perform general housekeeping and adhere to safety procedures.
• Utilize general computer skills and quickly learn and master computer programs, databases, and other applications.
• Work extended hours, including mandatory overtime, to complete daily department goals or tasks as business needs dictate.
• Perform all other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Excellent organizational skills and demonstrated ability to accurately complete detailed work.
• Strong oral and written communication skills, and computer literacy.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret complex documents.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to complete assignments accurately and with attention to detail.
• Ability to interpret technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with abstract and concrete variables.
• Ability to analyze, organize, and prioritize work under pressure while meeting deadlines.
• Ability to maintain detailed records and observations.
• Ability to process and handle confidential information with discretion.
• Ability to work evenings and weekends as required.
• Ability to work independently and/or in a collaborative environment.
• Ability to work under deadlines with general guidance.

Work Environment

• Weekends and holidays may be required.
• Regularly required to stand and occasionally ascend/descend a ladder to perform husbandry tasks.
• Frequently stand, walk, twist, bend, stoop, squat, use fine manipulation, grasp forcefully, perform desk-based computer tasks, use telephone, write by hand, lift, carry, push, and pull objects over 40 pounds.
• Occasionally sit, kneel, crawl, reach, and work above shoulders.
• Ability to bend, squat, kneel, stand, reach above shoulder level, and move on hard surfaces for up to eight hours.
• Ability to work in dusty, dirty, and odorous environments.
• Position may require repetitive motion.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Exposure to animal allergens, anesthetic gases, biohazards, radiation, and sharps.
• Use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is required (scrubs, disposable gown, exam gloves, head/beard cover, surgical mask).
• May require extended or unusual work hours based on research business needs.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years related experience and/or training; an equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted.
• Sufficient computer knowledge of databases.
• High level of initiative and ability to work with little supervision.
• Broad knowledge of biology laboratory practices.
• In-depth technical and scientific knowledge of embryology is desired.
• Previous experience in a laboratory setting is highly desired.
• May require technical education and/or certification in addition to prior work experience.

Benefits

• Great compensation package.
• Medical coverage.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Parental leave.
• Fertility benefits.
• Paid time off for vacation, personal, sick, and holidays.
• Multiple other perks and benefits.