Biorepository Technician 1

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 business unit of CooperCompanies (Nasdaq: COO), we're driven by a unified purpose of helping people 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.

Work location: Mississauga, ON, CA and Toronto, ON, CA (on-site)

Scope: 

Reporting to the Biorepository Supervisor or Manager, the Biorepository Technician I role is responsible for ensuring all operational activities are executed accurately and timely, following specific procedures and processes as defined in Work Instructions. The Technician l plays a key role in 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. 

Job Summary: The Biorepository Technician I role is an entry level, non-exempt, technical position which provides direct support for activities within the Cryogenic Operations Department. The Cryogenic Operations 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. This role also participates in the assembly of various types of kits and label printing, involving materials stored at temperatures ranging from ambient (room temperature) to below freezing (including cryogenic) with potentially hazardous properties.

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. 

• Frequently required to type, sit, stand, walk, lift/carry up to 55lbs. Occasionally required to push/roll 280kg lb. liquid nitrogen dewars and 4-500kg freezers (with support) and work from a platform ladder. 

Work Environment:

• 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: 

• Degree level, or equivalent experience, in a relevant discipline is required. 

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

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Our Benefits:

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.

For U.S. locations that require disclosure of compensation, the starting base pay for this role is between $45,000.00 - $55,000.00 CAD. The actual base pay includes many factors and is subject to change and modification in the future.  This position may also be eligible for other types of compensation and benefits.

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 

• To be available for infrequent overtime work as necessary and to be willing to attend site, out of hours in the case of emergency or extraordinary work requirement 

• 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 

• Assists with Quality Control tasks such as verification, validation and calibration procedures as required 

• Provide administration support by producing various reports and record keeping associated with biorepository functions and activities 

• Liaising with Program Managers to provide support with assisting in writing and updating SOPs, and other project-related 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