Laboratory Technician I

CooperSurgical, Inc

Livingston, NJ

Job Summary

Performs complex molecular-based procedures on clinical samples. Analyzes clinical results and provides diagnoses. Performs clinical tasks associated with clinical cases.

Essential Functions

• Performs complex molecular-based procedures on clinical samples with a high degree of quality and in accordance with standard operating procedures
• Analyzes clinical results and provides diagnoses
• Communicates and collaborates with other professionals within the company and clients, as needed
• Properly uses and maintains laboratory equipment
• Performs clerical tasks associated with clinical cases, including but not limited to: maintenance of specimen and case logs, preparation/documentation of assay worksheets, preparation of analysis sheets and clinical reports
• Receives and verifies clinical samples
• Witnesses hands-on clinical procedures
• Participates in lab maintenance (i.e. cleaning, annual/bi-annual/monthly maintenance of equipment, unpack supplies, etc.)
• Complies with Safety Standards and Good Lab Practices
• Performs additional duties or assignments as directed by management

Qualifications:

• • Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Biology or other related science
• • 1 year of experience in a molecular genetics, clinical genetics or cytogenetics laboratory. Experience with sterile lab techniques and laboratory methods/techniques associated with molecular biology (e.g. PCR, qPCR, Next-generation sequencing, Illumina SNP arrays, DNA extractions, Capillary electrophoresis: Sanger sequencing and fragment analysis, Integrated laboratory information management systems)
• • Experience working in a clinical environment is a plus.

About CooperSurgical:

CooperSurgical is a leader in manufacturing and marketing multiple trusted and innovative brands that assist clinicians in improving the health of women, babies and families worldwide. Through an aggressive growth and diversification strategy, CooperSurgical has evolved its portfolio of over 600 products to include products and services used primarily by obstetricians and gynecologists in surgical and medical procedures wherever they occur: in hospitals, surgical centers, medical offices and fertility clinics.

Our Benefits:

For U.S. locations that require disclosure of compensation, the starting base pay for this role is between $56,120 - $57,120. 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.

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.

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