Laboratory Technician I, Hematology

CooperSurgical; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fertility and women's healthcare company is seeking a Laboratory Technician I for its Tucson location. This entry-level role involves analyzing test results and supporting quality control in a biosafety level 2 environment. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant science and possess strong problem-solving skills.

Benefits

Medical coverage

401(k)

Parental leave

Paid time off for vacation and holidays

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in one of the biological, chemical, or physical sciences required.
• One year of lab experience preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules and procedure manuals.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and document test results using standard hematology techniques.
• Support manufacturing and ensure quality control processes.
• Perform equipment calibration and maintenance.

Skills

Problem solving

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in biological, chemical, or physical sciences

Tools

Laboratory Information System (LIS)

Quality Management System (QMS)

Job description

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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. 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.

Job Description

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. 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 www.coopersurgical.com.

Job Summary:

Technician I, Hematology role at Cord Blood Registry (CBR) is responsible for analyzing and documenting test results from our cord blood and cord tissue processed samples using standard hematology techniques as dictated by our quality management system while maintaining the highest quality services possible. This position is also responsible for releasing raw materials, supporting the analytical and processing equipment maintenance program, and providing our internal customers with technical expertise while maintaining the highest quality services possible.

The Technician I, Hematology directly supports manufacturing to ensure the Product Operations function is provided with the required testing to support stem cell processing activities. At the Technician I level, the individual performs critical daily activities involving high complexity testing, equipment maintenance and troubleshooting, and interfacing with service providers. The role is also involved with supporting and executing validations, verifications, and projects within the Quality Control department.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions & Accountabilities:

• Adhere to CBR corporate and Quality Control policies
• Ensure all work performed strictly adheres to cGLP/cGMP
• Exercise Good Documentation Practices (GDP)
• Use company Quality Management System (QMS), Laboratory Information System (LIS), equipment management software
• Work in a biosafety level 2 (BSL-2) work environment
• Complete and maintain records that meet regulatory requirements
• Follow the laboratory's established policies and procedures whenever test systems are not within the laboratory's established acceptable levels of performance
• Job Description
• Follow the laboratory's procedures for specimen handling and processing, reagent preparation, test analyses, reporting and maintaining records
• Notify management and initiates discrepant events in the applicable quality system
• Participate in training, projects, housekeeping, and other related activities
• Train on a broad range of laboratory support functions and procedures as assigned, demonstrating expertise in technical skills and procedures within assigned discipline area (s) including analytical, bioanalytical and microbiological responsibilities
• Provide support during peer training
• Assist with lab investigations, deviations, corrective actions, procedure changes, method qualification planning, etc.
• Support Research and Development projects
• Support method qualifications/validations
• Support the CBR stability program
• Support material purchase ordering activities
• Support material inspection and release activities
• Support the everyday organization of the Hematology laboratory activities including area cleaning, maintenance and ordering of supplies
• Perform proficiency testing and participates in competency assessments
• Perform equipment calibration, preventive maintenance and repairs
• Perform equipment Installation, Operation and Performance Qualifications (IQ/OQ/PQ)
• Perform data trending
• Prioritize and organize work to deliver assignments according to established schedules and deadlines
• Communicate in a manner that fosters cooperation and creates a safe environment for those involved
• Provide audit preparation support activities
• Familiarity with basic statistical tools to analyze data in relation to trends results
• Capable of routinely multi-tasking
• Problem solving and troubleshooting competencies
• Make informed and timely decisions independently
• Apply common sense understanding when working independently on departmental projects, timelines and dealing with compliance issues
• Wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• Maintain donor, client, and employee confidentiality
• Provide administrative support: copying, filing, and archiving records
• Respond to environmental monitoring alarms
  
  
  

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Language Skills: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of employees of organization.
• Mathematical Skills: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute, rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
• Reasoning Ability: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Computer Skills: Requires complete and broad knowledge of operating systems, techniques, and practices typically learned through extensive experience and/or education. Must be proficient in Microsoft applications: Excel, Word, Outlook.
• Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle or feel, and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to walk; sit and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stoop and kneel. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. On occasion, employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 100 pounds with assistance. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus.
• Teamwork: Leads by example to maintain positive attitude and collegial work environment. Provides and is receptive to constructive feedback. Assist other team members as needed to accomplish the days or department tasks.
  
  
  

Work Environment:

Schedule/Work Hour Requirement:

• This is an onsite position in Tucson, AZ
• Work hours: Are dictated by the requirements of the business. As business needs dictate, works extended hours to complete daily department goals or tasks to include mandatory overtime. Able to work mid-shifts, weekends and holidays. Required to be ‘on-call’ periodically.
• Current Shift: Friday-Tuesday 3:00pm-11:30pm
• Exposure Risk: A requirement of this role is working with blood products and tissue. Safeguards are implemented for employees to protect them from exposure to blood products and tissue.
  
  
  

Experience:

• One year of lab experience is preferred.
  
  
  

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in one of the biological, chemical, or physical sciences.
• Transcripts are required to be eligible for the position.
  
  
  

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.

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