California Cryobank - Laboratory Technician II

Job Title: Laboratory Technician II

Department: Laboratory

Reports To: Branch/Laboratory Manager

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Contact:  http://cryobank.com/About-Us/Careers/


Summary Performs routine semen banking procedures by performing the following duties.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:

• Maintains demonstrated proficiency with all applicable Standard Operating Procedures.
• Performs semen analysis, intrauterine (IUI) and intracervical (ICI) insemination semen preparation, post-thaw analysis, leucoscreen testing and morphology assessment.
• Performs routine cryogenic procedures including tank checks, vial transfers, quality control checks
• (verifying vial labels and number/type of vials), preparing dry shippers, processing client vial pickup and returns.
• Prepares blood and urine specimens for transport to the reference laboratory.
• Conducts and accurately records all required quality control checks; takes corrective action as needed.
• Communicates any errors, accidents or incidents to the Branch/Laboratory Manager or Laboratory Supervisor.
• Performs routine cleaning of laboratory equipment.
• Complies with all regulatory, quality assurance, quality control, standard operating, and safety procedures.
• Participates in proficiency and competency assessments.
• Participates in the review of standard operating procedures.
• Prepares media and performs parallel testing as required.
• Assists with lab supply maintenance.
• Performs opening and closing duties.
• Provides back-up coverage for donor desk as needed.
• May perform phlebotomy.
• Other duties and projects as required.

Qualifications

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 accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

Bachelors degree in Science and two to five years related experience and/or training.

Language Skills

Ability to speak and write English; communicate effectively and professionally with clients and external contacts; read and interpret documents, such as procedure manuals; effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to clients and employees.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common
fractions and decimals and to compute rate, ratio and percent.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form and deal with problems involving
several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Computer Skills

• Knowledge of MS Word and Excel
• Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
• Phlebotomy certificate desirable but not required

Other Skills and Abilities

Phase-contrast microscopy skills; excellent customer service skills; strong attention to details; ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously; high level of interpersonal skills to interact with peers and
management; excellent organizational skills; and ability to maintain confidentiality. Ability to travel.

Other Qualifications

Familiarity with laboratory and medical terminology; training in the handling of liquid nitrogen desirable

Physical Demands

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision and depth perception.

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.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.