Ivf Tissue Bank Laboratory Technician

2 weeks ago

Richmond, Canada CAN-Pacific Cryostorage Full time

**Job Title: IVF Tissue Bank Laboratory Technician**

**Location**: Richmond, B.C. Canada

**Job Type**: Full time, 6-month Contract
**Salary**: $30 per hr.

**About Us**:
We are a leading biorepository dedicated to the storage, preservation, and distribution of human reproductive tissues for IVF treatment. We are currently seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented IVF Tissue Bank Lab Technician to join our dynamic team.

**Responsibilities**:

- Process and prepare cryopreserved reproductive tissues (sperm, eggs, embryos) for storage and retrieval.
- Maintain tissue storage in cryopreservation tanks and monitor tissue integrity.
- Maintain accurate documentation and lab records for all samples in the tissue bank.
- Operate and maintain laboratory equipment, ensuring cleanliness and functionality.
- Perform routine quality control checks and troubleshooting of equipment and supplies.
- Follow all relevant safety protocols, quality assurance guidelines, and regulatory requirements.
- Coordinate with outside fertility clinics and other team members to ensure smooth transportation of tissues between facilities.
- Assist in inventory management of laboratory materials and supplies.
- Communicate clearly and compassionately to clients in relation to their tissue storage account, transportation of their tissues and their disposition requests for their tissues.

**Requirements**:

- Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Biology, Life Sciences, or a related field.
- Prior experience working in an IVF laboratory, reproductive medicine, or tissue banking is a plus.
- Experience working with cryogenic tissue storage is preferred.
- Strong understanding of laboratory safety and quality control procedures.
- Knowledge of cryopreservation techniques and reproductive technologies.
- Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
- Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills.
- Strong communication skills including the ability to put patients at ease while discussing sensitive medical topics.
- Professional and friendly demeanor coupled with strong telephone skills.
- Attention to detail and strong analytical abilities.
- Able to lift up to 50 lbs of supplies and equipment.

**How to Apply**:
We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

**Application Deadline**: February 15, 2025

**Job Types**: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 6 months

Pay: From $30.00 per hour

Expected hours: 37.5 per week

**Benefits**:

- Flexible schedule

Flexible language requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Richmond, BC V6V 2L4: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Experience**:

- laboratory: 2 years (required)
- cryobanking: 2 years (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2025-02-15

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