Laboratory Services Technician II

CooperCompanies•Portland, OR

6d•Onsite

About The Position

This onsite laboratory position is based in one of Cooper’s California Cryobank Reproductive Tissue Recovery Laboratories. The technician processes, stores, and distributes reproductive tissue for clinical use, following standard operating procedures to screen, process, and preserve semen samples. The role primarily involves laboratory bench work and cryogenic procedures and collaborates with cross-functional teams. Phlebotomy duties also apply to technicians whose position includes them. On-call responsibilities may be required at some locations, and extended hours or mandatory overtime may be required to meet department goals.

Requirements

Ability to speak and write English and communicate effectively and professionally with clients and external contacts.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as procedure manuals and present information effectively in one-on-one and small-group settings.
Ability to perform arithmetic using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals, including calculating rates, ratios, and percentages.
Ability to follow written and oral instructions and address problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.
Familiarity with laboratory and medical terminology.
Phase-contrast microscopy skills.
Excellent customer-service skills and strong attention to detail.
Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and interact effectively with peers and management.
Excellent organizational skills and ability to maintain confidentiality.
Ability to travel if required.
Ability to perform the essential duties satisfactorily; reasonable accommodation may be made for individuals with disabilities.

Responsibilities

Maintain demonstrated proficiency with all applicable standard operating procedures.
Perform semen evaluations to screen, process, and preserve samples for future clinical use.
Set up laboratory equipment daily and perform daily quality control.
Prepare semen for intrauterine (IUI) and intracervical (ICI) insemination.
Qualify samples through post-thaw analysis using manual and automated methods.
Prepare blood, urine, and semen specimens for transport to reference laboratories.
Perform cryogenic procedures, including liquid nitrogen storage-tank verifications, vial transfers between tanks, vial quality-control checks, and preparation of samples and shipping containers for vial movement.
Conduct and accurately record required daily, monthly, and yearly quality-control checks, taking corrective action when needed.
Communicate errors, accidents, and incidents to management and record them in associated tracking and record logs.
Clean laboratory equipment routinely.
Follow regulatory, quality-assurance, quality-control, operating, and safety procedures to audit-ready standards.
Identify and promptly report deviations or nonconformances to senior management, providing accurate and complete information for evaluation and documentation.
Complete biannual and annual proficiency and competency assessments.
Participate in reviews of standard operating procedures.
Aliquot media and maintain the necessary aliquot inventory to support production.
Maintain laboratory supplies and perform necessary opening and closing duties.
Provide coverage for donor-related tasks such as identification while protecting privacy and maintaining professionalism.
Perform on-call duties if applicable to the location.
Work extended hours, including mandatory overtime, as business needs require to complete department goals or tasks.
Perform other duties and projects as needed.
For technicians with phlebotomy responsibilities: perform phlebotomy; track blood-draw and urine-specimen testing intervals; ensure timely collection and submission of specimens; prepare blood and urine specimens for transport; print finalized results and track overdue results; and maintain phlebotomy supplies.