Technician 1, Hematology (Evening)

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 .

Responsibilities

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 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 the environmental monitoring (EM) 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 to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. 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 Capable of working with a moderate degree of supervision and organizing own time Support documentation generation and revisions (SOPs, work instructions, forms, protocols, reports, etc.) Support the Cbr compliance procedures and policies (ex.: training, incident reports, deviations, documentation) Train and operate at Hematology workstations (example: Sysmex, Cellometer, Vision, Flow Cytometry, BacT/Alert, etc.)

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in one of the biological, chemical, or physical sciences OR Bachelor’s degree in a different science with a minimum of 1 year of relevant laboratory work experience. Some staff with this job title may be required to take on additional roles (example: Technical Personnel, General Supervisor) and/or perform additional functions (example: high complexity testing) that are regulated by Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA). In such cases, the Laboratory Director and General Supervisor shall determine eligibility based on additional requirements such as: Internal company and CLIA baseline educational, training and experience

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.

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