Laboratory Technician II

Scope:
This position works within one of Cooper’s California Cryobank Reproductive Tissue Recovery Laboratories. This position is an onsite laboratory position that works in the laboratory – processing, storing, and distributing reproductive tissue for clinical use.

Job Summary:

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 and works with multiple cross functional teams to achieve the best possible outcomes for the populations we serve. This role also executes phlebotomy procedures for technicians whose position includes those duties.

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 accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

- Language Skills - Ability to speak and write English; communicate effectively and professionally with clients and external contacts; read and interpret documents, such as procedure manuals; effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to clients and employees.
- Mathematical Skills - Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure. Ability to use whole numbers, common fractions and decimals to compute rates, ratios and percentages.
- Reasoning Ability - Ability to carry out instructions in written or oral form. Ability to manage problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
- Computer Skills - Knowledge of MS Word and Excel.
- Other Skills and Abilities - Familiarity with laboratory and medical terminology. Phase-contrast 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.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics and physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision and depth perception.

Experience:

- Basic knowledge of techniques and procedures obtained through prior work experience or education.
- Experience with pipettes, microscopes, and the safe handling of liquid nitrogen is preferred.
- Additional experience - phlebotomy (if applicable): 0-2 Years of experience performing phlebotomy.

Education:

- Bachelor of Science and 2 years of experience required; and/or equivalent combination of education and 4-6 years’ experience.
- Additional education – phlebotomy (if applicable): Phlebotomy certificate, where applicable.

Employee Acknowledgement: