Biorepository Technician I

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 division of CooperCompanies, we're driven by a unified purpose to enable patients to 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

Work location: Tucson, AZ (on-site)

The Biorepository Technician – I role is an entry level, non-exempt, technical position which provides direct support for activities within the Biorepository Department. The Biorepository Department has the overarching responsibility for the distribution and storage of all cryopreserved biological specimens. Essential activities include daily order fulfillment and moving inventory in and out of storage tank.

Responsibilities

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following; other duties may be assigned:

• Performs inventory management to include receiving, assessment, storage, transferring, and distribution of medical specimens/devices.
• Adheres to strict guidelines when handling specimen/devices while performing inventory management functions.
• Performs related shipping and receiving functions of medical specimens/devices to include picking/packing, serial number/lot number verification, package preparation, scanning, courier interaction, tracking of incoming and outgoing shipments, and general follow-up as needed.
• Responds to biorepository alert systems with appropriate follow-up action
• Be capable of identifying problems that may adversely affect specimen integrity and either must correct the problems or immediately notify the general supervisor, technical supervisor, manager, or director of biorepository operations.
• Performs on-call duties and responses to biorepository alert systems
• Performs equipment monitoring and maintenance on all biorepository related equipment
• Performs quality control checks on all biorepository related equipment
• Interacts and updates various databases related to biorepository functions and activities
• Provide administration support by producing various reports and record keeping associated with biorepository functions and activities
• Adheres to strict safety guidelines
• Handles liquid nitrogen (LN2) utilizing personal protective equipment and good safety practices.
• Assist in external/internal audit preparations as required.
• Adheres to all company policies and procedures
• Performs other duties and projects as required
• Must be able to routinely lift and carry

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

• High School diploma (or equivalent) required
• A minimum 1-2 years related experience and/or training
• Or combination of education and alternative industry experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associates degree in one of the chemical, physical, or biological sciences
• Two years related experience in science, laboratory, inventory, shipping and/or receiving

Our Benefits:

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 to learn more about CooperSurgical and the benefits of becoming a member of our team.

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.