Stem Cell Processing Technician I

CooperSurgical; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

401(k)

Parental leave

Fertility benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

CooperSurgical is seeking a Laboratory Processing Technician to handle cord blood and cord tissue samples at the Tucson site. You will operate at multiple workstations, maintain certifications, and ensure safety and regulatory compliance.

The role requires attention to detail, ability to follow SOPs, and commitment to quality in a fast-paced lab environment, with overtime as needed and on-site work in Tucson, AZ.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Associate degree in Laboratory Science or MLT/CLT.
• High school diploma with 2 years of equivalent work experience.
• 1 year of experience working at CBR or equivalent.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Process cord blood and cord tissue samples at all workstations trained and maintain certifications.
• Adhere to safety guidelines and report hazards or deviations to the supervisor.
• Perform tasks in compliance with SOPs and external regulations.
• Maintain training and keep up to date with required certifications.
• Audit, verify, and maintain accurate records.

Skills

Read safety rules

Write routine reports

Speak effectively before groups

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Safety awareness

Education

Bachelor’s or Associate degree in Laboratory Science/MLT/CLT

High school diploma + 2 years equivalent experience

1 year experience at CBR

Equivalent education/experience

Job 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. 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

Tucson, AZ (on site)

Scope

Process once in a lifetime cord blood and cord tissue samples that are received at CBR Tucson, ensuring that the samples are treated with the highest regard for quality and efficiency.

Job Summary

Process cord blood and cord tissue samples under the direction of the Stem Cell Processing leadership team.

Responsibilities

• Process cord blood and cord tissue samples at all workstations trained and maintain certifications.
• Adhere to guidelines set forth in safety manual. Understand job hazard analysis concerns and communicate safety issues, deviations from procedures, anomalies, and abnormalities to responsible parties.
• Perform all assigned duties in compliance with internal policies, processes and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) as well as external regulations as determined by regulatory agencies.
• Remain current in all training.
• Audit, verify, and maintain accurate records.
• Maintain donor, client, and employee confidentiality.
• Perform repetitive tasks while maintaining attention to detail.
• Evaluate disposables and equipment for non‑conformities and notify responsible parties (QC, Supervisor, and/or Management).
• Perform daily department startup/shutdown checklist tasks and documentation.
• Perform general lab cleaning and maintenance.
• Work extended hours as needed, including mandatory overtime.

Travel

• N/A

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The following represents the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Language & Communication Skills

• Read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Write routine reports and correspondence.
• Speak effectively before groups of employees in the organization.
• Use grammar, vocabulary, and style to communicate logically.
• Interact confidently and assess situations empathically.
• Avoid unprofessional conversation.

Mathematical Skills

• Add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Compute rate, ratio, and percent and interpret bar graphs.

Reasoning Ability

• Apply common sense to carry out instructions in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Attention to Detail

• Zoom in on detail quickly and accurately; check information and identify inconsistencies or errors.
• Complete tasks to their conclusion.

Work Environment

Schedule / Work Hour Requirements: This is an onsite position in Tucson, AZ. Work hours are dictated by lab requirements and may include mid‑shifts, weekends, and holidays. Overtime must be approved by a Supervisor and documented in the timekeeping system. Must report within 1.5 hours from the receipt of notification if on call for a shift.

Physical Requirements

The physical requirements 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.

• Balance activities requiring seeing, listening, touching, and verbalizing needs.
• Vision: close vision, distance vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.
• Perform repetitive tasks for long periods.
• Walk, climb ladder or step stool; sit and reach with hands and arms.
• Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Wear personal protective equipment while processing biohazardous products, which may include umbilical cord blood, blood products, and/or umbilical cord tissue.
• Wear personal protective equipment while utilizing cleaning reagents that may contain hazardous chemicals.
• Wear personal protective equipment while utilizing liquid nitrogen and working with equipment that maintains extreme low temperatures.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s or Associate degree, preferably in Laboratory Science or MLT/CLT.
• Or high school diploma with 2 years of equivalent work experience.
• Or 1 year of experience working at CBR.
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Benefits

As an employee of CooperSurgical, you will receive an outstanding total compensation plan. Our package includes 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 www.coopersurgical.com to learn more about our benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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.