Laboratory Technician- Livingston, NJ - CooperCompanies

Description

Job Description

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. CooperSurgical is at the forefront of delivering innovative assisted reproductive technology and genomic solutions that enhance the work of ART professionals to the benefit of families. We currently offer over 600 clinically relevant medical devices to women's healthcare providers, including testing and treatment options.

CooperSurgical is a wholly-owned subsidiary of CooperCompanies (Nasdaq: COO). CooperSurgical, headquartered in Trumbull, CT, produces and markets a wide array of products and services for use by women's health care clinicians. More information can be found at

The Laboratory Techician will perform tasks related to molecular genetics testing of clinical samples for the tests offered by the CooperGenomics laboratory as well as standard assignments of a clinical laboratory setting. This role is a part of the Genomics laboratory operations and involves interaction with other members of the laboratory as well as customer service and genetic counseling within the organization.

Responsibilities

• Receives and verifies clinical samples and accessions specimens according to their standard operating procedure.
• Performs associated laboratory maintenance (i.e. cleaning, unpack supplies, annual/bi-annual/monthly maintenance of equipment).
• Performs clerical tasks associated with clinical cases, including but not limited to: maintenance of specimen and case logs, preparation/documentation of assay worksheets, preparation of analysis sheets and clinical reports.
• Perform routine laboratory procedures according to standard operating procedures (i.e. batching samples, set up/finish automated assays).
• Witnesses hands-on clinical procedures.
• Responsible for the accurate accounting of inventory including receiving, processing, recording and distributing supplies and materials.
• Performs additional duties or assignments as directed by management.

Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in the Sciences
• Ability to understand and apply safety standards and good laboratory practices
• Working knowledge using Microsoft Office suite of applications
• Good oral and written communication skills
• High level of attention detail
• Frequent reaching grasping, repetitive motions and eye/hand coordination.
• Ability to work in environmental conditions typical in office and/or clinical laboratory environments
• Variable shift times/rotating days may be required.

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 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.

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