Laboratory Assistant

Job Description

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:

Assists Supervisor/Manager with documenting and implementing various procedures and protocols.

Responsibilities for Internal Candidates

Responsibilities

Essential Functions & Responsibilities:

• Perform cleaning protocols of PCR rooms or any other specific lab area
• Assemble collection kits
• Register temperatures of freezers/fridges
• Place orders for general lab supplies
• Store general lab supplies
• Accession samples using a laboratory information management system
• Witness lab procedures
• Store samples post-analysis
• Pack media records for outside storage
• Locate and retrieve stored samples for re-testing
  
  
  

Qualifications

Qualifications & Requirements:

Education & Training:

• Bachelor's degree in the sciences preferred
  
  
  

Experience:

• Knowledge of the proper use and maintenance of laboratory equipment
• Ability to communicate and collaborate with other professionals within the company and clients, as needed
• Ability to understand and apply Safety Standards and Good Lab Practices
• Working knowledge using Microsoft Office suite of applications
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Frequent reaching, grasping, repetitive motions and eye/hand coordination. Ability to work in environmental conditions typical in office and/or laboratory environments.
• Passing of background check which may include verification of prior employment, criminal conviction history, educational and driving record.
  
  
  

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.

For U.S. location s that require disclosure of compensation, the starting base pay for this role is $45,000 The actual base pay includes many factors, and is subject to change and modification in the future. This position may also be eligible for other types of compensation and benefits.