Laboratory Technician 1 - Boston, United States - The Cooper Companies

The Cooper Companies

Verified Company

Boston, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

Executes an array of SOPs to screen, process, and preserve semen samples for future clinical use. This position is part of a dynamic laboratory system that includes primarily lab bench work and cryogenic procedures. This position works with multiple cross functional teams to achieve the best possible outcomes for the populations we serve.

Bachelor's degree in Science, and one to two years related experience and/or training.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals and to compute rate, ratio and percent.
Knowledge of MS Word and Excel
Phlebotomy certificate desirable but not required
Phasecontrast microscopy skills; excellent customer service skills; strong attention to details; ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously; high level of interpersonal skills to interact with peers and management; excellent organizational skills; ability to maintain confidentiality; and ability to travel if required.

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.

Maintains demonstrated proficiency with all applicable Standard Operating Procedures.
Performs semen evaluations to screen, process, and preserve for future clinical use.
Execute an array of laboratory procedures including but not limited to:
Daily setup of all laboratory equipment and daily QC.
Intrauterine (IUI) and intracervical (ICI) insemination semen preparation.
Sample Qualification

- post-thaw sample analysis with both manual and automated analysis.

Preparation of bodily fluid including blood, urine, and semen packing for specimen transport to reference laboratories.
Cryogenic procedures including routine liquid nitrogen storagetank verifications, internal vial transfers between tanks, vial quality control checks, preparing samples and shipping containers for vial movement.
Conducts and accurately records all required daily, monthly and yearly quality control checks; responds with corrective action when needed.
Communicates any errors, accidents or incidents to Management and records in associated tracking and record logs.
Performs routine cleaning of laboratory equipment.
Complies with all regulatory, quality assurance, quality control, standard operating, and safety procedures to auditready standards.
Completes Biannual and annual proficiency and competency assessments.
Participates in the review of standard operating procedures.
Responsible for aliquoting and maintaining necessary aliquotinventory levels for all media to maintain production.
Responsible for lab supply maintenance.
Performs all necessary opening and closing duties.
Provides coverage for donor related tasks such as identification and qualification as needed. Always while ensuring privacy and maintaining the utmost professionalism.
May perform phlebotomy if licensed
Other duties and projects as required.

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