Embryo Cell Culture Technician

Company Overview

Cooper Surgical 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. Cooper Surgical 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.

Cooper Surgical is a wholly‑owned subsidiary of Cooper Companies (Nasdaq: COO). Cooper Surgical, 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

Clinical Laboratory Technician II will be responsible for the daily operations of Bioassay Laboratories consisting of the Mouse Embryo Assay (MEA), Human Sperm Survivability Assay (HSSA) and the Bacterial Endotoxic Laboratory (BET) for routine lot release of products utilized in human assisted reproductive laboratories. The position is responsible for assisting the Laboratory Supervisor to ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Excellent organization skill and demonstrated ability to accurately complete detailed work.
• Strong oral and written communication skills and computer literacy.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret complex documents.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to complete assignments accurately and with attention to detail.
• Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
• Ability to analyze, organize and prioritize work under pressure while meeting deadlines.
• Ability to maintain detailed records and observations.
• Ability to process and handle confidential information with discretion.
• Ability to work evenings and weekends as required.
• Ability to work independently and/or in a collaborative environment.
• Ability to work under deadlines with general guidance.

• Weekends and holidays may be required.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and occasionally ascend/descend a ladder to perform husbandry tasks.
• Frequently stand, walk, twist, bend, stoop, squat, grasp lightly, use fine manipulation, grasp forcefully, perform desk‑based computer task, use telephone, write by hand, lift, carry, push and pull objects over 40 pounds.
• Occasionally sit, kneel, crawl, reach and work above shoulders.
• Ability to bend, squat, kneel, stand, reach above shoulder level, and move on hard surfaces for up to eight hours.
• Ability to work in dusty, dirty, and odorous environment.
• Position may require repetitive motion.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Exposure to animal allergens, anesthetic gases, biohazards, radiation, sharps.
• Use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is required (scrubs, disposable gown, exam gloves, head/beard cover, surgical mask).
• May require extended or unusual work hours based on research business needs.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

• Min 2 years related experience and/or training. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted as a satisfactory substitute for the specific education and experience listed above.
• Sufficient computer knowledge of databases.
• Must possess a high level of initiative and ability to work with little supervision.
• Broad knowledge of biology laboratory practices.
• In‑depth technical and scientific knowledge of embryology is desired.
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