Laboratory Technician II (Contract)

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.

Job Summary:

This position will execute standard operating procedures (SOPs) for manufacturing and support research and development (R&D) at our laboratory in Houston, Texas. As a Laboratory Technician II, this person will perform tasks of low to intermediate complexity and play a supporting role in larger products, taking direction from the production supervisor, scientists, and engineers. Their primary responsibility will be manufacturing reagent products.

Essential Functions & Accountabilities:

• Execute a range of SOPs to perform detailed manufacturing tasks independently and in a timely manner
• Execute routine quality control inspections independently according to procedure
• Perform complex molecular-based protocols with a high degree of quality
• Demonstrate and maintain proficiency in applicable procedures
• Accurately record production and test records according to good documentation practices
• Analyze results and provide feedback
• Report failures and deviations from processes
• Receive, inspect, stock, and organize production inventory and laboratory supplies
• Routinely clean laboratory rooms and equipment
• Perform routine lab maintenance (e.g., weekly/monthly/annual equipment maintenance)
• Support experienced personnel on projects such as product, process, and test method development
• Execute equipment and process qualifications under the direction of experienced staff
• Perform clerical tasks associated with laboratory function, including but not limited to: preparation/documentation of production records, maintaining samples, and preparation of experiment data and/or reports
• Participate in the review of procedures, instructions, and protocols
• Assist in maintaining standard operating procedures, method sheets, and production forms
• Assist in the creation of technical documents for reagents and equipment
• Participate in quality investigations to resolve process and product issues
• Work with R&D to resolve failures and make improvements
• Participate in troubleshooting equipment malfunctions
• Comply with all standard operating procedures, quality assurance, safety, and regulatory procedures
• Comply with all corporate regulations, policies, and procedures
• Perform other duties as directed by management or project lead

Travel:

• Limited to no travel, less than 10%.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Understanding of fundamental biochemical concepts (e.g., nucleic acid structure, replication, pH, etc.)
• Ability to follow procedures and protocols
• Ability to interpret procedures to resolve minor problems and propose improvements, as needed
• Ability to apply safety standards and good lab practices
• Knowledge of the proper use and maintenance of laboratory equipment
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs including Excel, Microsoft Word, and Power Point
• Ability to communicate and collaborate with other professionals within the company and clients, as needed
• Ability to apply introductory statistical concepts such as mean, variance, and t-tests
• Ability to perform manual pipetting, and other dexterous tasks, for extended periods of time
• Must produce accurate and legible records
• High attention to detail and organization
• Must maintain confidentiality as needed

Work Environment:

• Frequent reaching, grasping, repetitive motions and eye/hand coordination
• Ability to work in environmental conditions typical in office and/or laboratory environments
• Ability to don and wear aseptic processing garments, eye protection, and a mask for extended periods
• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods
• Ability to lift at least 50 lbs.

Experience:

• Ideal candidates must have at least two to four years of relevant experience and/or training
• Experience with good manufacturing practices is preferred
• Aseptic processing experience and/or wet laboratory experience is preferred
• Experience in laboratory methods/techniques associated with molecular biology (e.g., PCR, qPCR, next-generation sequencing, SNP arrays, DNA extractions, capillary electrophoresis: Sanger sequencing and fragment analysis, integrated laboratory information management systems)

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in the sciences required

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.

To all agencies: Please, no phone calls or emails to any employee of CooperSurgical about this opening. All resumes submitted by search firms/employment agencies to any employee at CooperSurgical via-email, the internet or in any form and/or method will be deemed the sole property of CooperSurgical, unless such search firms/employment agencies were engaged by CooperSurgical for this position and a valid agreement with CooperSurgical is in place. In the event a candidate who was submitted outside of the CooperSurgical agency engagement process is hired, no fee or payment of any kind will be paid.

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.