Laboratory Technician

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Job Description

About Cooper Surgical:

Cooper Surgical 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 Cooper Companies, 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



Job Summary :

This position works within one of Cooper Surgical's Laboratories, including the Genetics Lab, the California Cryobank Reproductive Tissue Recovery, the Cord Blood Registry (C ), or the Stem Cell Processing Lab. You will execute an array of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to screen, process, and preserve various samples for future clinical use. This role is part of a dynamic laboratory system that primarily involves lab bench work and cryogenic procedures (applicable to California Cryobank, C , and Stem Cell Processing).

You will collaborate with multiple cross-functional teams to achieve the best possible outcomes for the populations we serve.

Responsibilities



Job Summary :

This position works within one of Cooper Surgical's Laboratories, including the Genetics Lab, the California Cryobank Reproductive Tissue Recovery, the Cord Blood Registry (C ), or the Stem Cell Processing Lab. You will execute an array of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to screen, process, and preserve various samples for future clinical use. This role is part of a dynamic laboratory system that primarily involves lab bench work and cryogenic procedures (applicable to California Cryobank, C , and Stem Cell Processing).

You will collaborate with multiple cross-functional teams to achieve the best possible outcomes for the populations we serve.

Essential Functions, Responsibilities & Accountabilities:

• Sample Processing and Preservation:
• Execute SOPs to screen, process, and preserve semen, cord blood, and tissue samples.
• Perform semen evaluations and prepare samples for intrauterine (IUI) and intracervical (ICI) insemination.
• Conduct post-thaw sample analysis and prepare bodily fluids for transport to reference laboratories.
• Process cord blood and cord tissue samples at all workstations trained and maintain certifications.
• Perform cryogenic procedures, including liquid nitrogen storage-tank verifications and vial transfers.

• Laboratory Maintenance and Operations:
• Maintain and clean laboratory equipment, ensuring all quality control checks are conducted and recorded.
• Perform routine laboratory procedures, including batching samples and setting up automated assays.
• Register temperatures of freezers/fridges and maintain inventory of lab supplies.
• Accession samples using a laboratory information management system and store samples post-analysis.
• Perform daily department startup/shutdown checklist tasks and documentation.

• Documentation and Compliance:
• Document and implement various procedures and protocols.
• Maintain specimen and case logs, prepare assay worksheets, and clinical reports.
• Comply with all regulatory, quality assurance, quality control, operating, and safety procedures to audit-ready standards.
• Participate in the review of standard operating procedures and complete bi-annual and annual proficiency assessments.
• Audit, verify, and maintain accurate records for each sample.

• Collaboration and Communication:
• Work with multiple cross-functional teams to achieve the best possible outcomes.
• Communicate any errors, accidents, or incidents to management and record in associated logs.
• Provide coverage for…