Cryogenics Technician I

Cryogenics Technician I  

CooperSurgical, Inc

LA, California

Purpose: 

Responsible for the handling and cryogenic storage of human tissue while ensuring specimen integrity and accuracy.

Duties & Responsibilities:  

• Performs inventory functions to include receiving, assessment, storage, transferring, and distribution of frozen human tissue.
• Performs related shipping and receiving functions of frozen human tissue to include serial number verification, package preparation, scanning, courier interaction, tracking of incoming and outgoing shipments, and general follow-up as needed.
• Performs critical monitoring and maintenance on all biorepository related equipment.
• Performs quality control checks on all biorepository equipment based on regulatory requirements.
• Adheres to strict guidelines when handling human tissue and performing inventory management functions. 
• 24/7 response to biorepository alert systems with appropriate follow-up action to prevent potential tank failure and loss of specimens. Includes participation in a weekly on-call rotation and must respond to potential issues after hours.
• Capable of identifying problems that may adversely affect specimen integrity and either must correct the problems or immediately notify the manager or director of biorepository operations. 
• Updates quality management system with related biorepository inventory data functions and activities.
• Collaborates with multiple departments in the Life Sciences team.
• Perform functions in document control system and demonstrate consistent good documentation practices.
• Adheres to strict safety guidelines
• Handles hazardous chemicals (liquid nitrogen) utilizing personal protective equipment and good safety practices.
• Participates in annual cryogenic competency proficiency testing as required.
• Adheres to all company policies and procedures.
• Performs other duties and projects as required.
• Must be able to routinely lift and carry.

 Basic Qualifications:                                             

• Associate’s Degree minimum. Bachelor’s Degree plus 1-2 years related experience in science, laboratory, inventory, or shipping/receiving preferred.
• Ability to speak and write English; ability to write work instructions; communicate effectively and professionally with clients and external contacts; read and comprehend instructions and documents, such as safety rules; and effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to clients and employees.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
• Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form and to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Knowledge of MS Office (Word & Excel) required.
• Excellent customer service skills; high level of interpersonal skills to interact with peers and management; strong attention to detail; excellent organizational skills; ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously; and ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Training in the handling of liquid nitrogen.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee is occasionally required to walk and sit.  The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 30 pounds and occasionally up to 50 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and color vision.

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