Junior Cryobank Technician

**Please submit resume AND cover letter.**

JOB TITLE: Cryobank Technician (Junior)

NUMBER OF OPENINGS: 1

LOCATION: Hamilton, ON

JOB TYPE: on-site, full-time, permanent

SCHEDULE: 7:30am-3:30pm Monday to Friday (37.5hrs per week)

START DATE: ASAP, Flexible

WHO WE ARE:

CAN-AM Cryoservices is the largest distributor of frozen donor sperm and eggs in Canada.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

As a Junior Cryobank Technician, you will be responsible for supporting the cryobank team by performing a variety of technical, organizational, and logistics tasks in collaboration with and/or under the supervision of senior technical staff. This role is ideal for someone energetic, detail-oriented, and eager to stay busy in a hands-on environment. We value candidates with cryobank, medical supply distribution, or logistics/warehouse experience who are looking for a stable, long-term position and will take pride in keeping our cryobank safe, organized, and efficient.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The following is a list of possible responsibilities to be performed:

• Handling liquid nitrogen for the purpose of maintaining, preparing, and testing of cryogenic storage and shipping equipment.
• Preparing equipment for daily shipments of human reproductive material by emptying and weighing liquid nitrogen vapour shipping containers and preparing outer shipping containers (involves repeated lifting of up to 30lb).
• Testing and ongoing maintenance of cryogenic shipping containers.
• Receiving, reviewing, and recharging returned cryogenic shipping equipment.
• Maintaining cryogenic storage tanks by performing routine level checks, temperature checks, and refilling with liquid nitrogen.
• Final pack/seal of shipments and ensuring all shipments are in the designated courier pick-up area by the daily cut-off time.
• Logistics activities related to scheduling and tracking equipment for shipping.
• Logging all cryobank tasks performed where required.
• Performing regular cryobank supply checks and submitting requests for restock.
• Routine cryobank cleaning and organization tasks.
• Supporting ERP implementation (Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central) and applying new workflows to daily operations
• Other cryobank tasks as requested.

Possible Additional Duties:

• Client/clinic service communications and logistics activities related to client order processing/scheduling/shipping/receiving.
• Creating shipping documentation including outgoing and return waybills using shipping provider on-line tools.
• Additional administrative/ client services duties as needed.

REQUIREMENTS:

Education:

• Bachelor of Science (BSc) preferred
• Other bachelor's degrees also considered
• Post-secondary education (college diploma, certificate, or equivalent experience) required

Experience:

• Experience working in a cryobank and/or logistics is an asset
• Experience in or knowledge of human reproduction and/or the fertility field is an asset
• Experience in liquid nitrogen handling is an asset
• Experience in medical supplies handling, temperature-controlled product distribution, or shipping/receiving is an asset
• ERP or warehouse management system experience (e.g. Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central) is an asset

Skills & Abilities:

• Must be able to routinely lift up to 30lb
• Strong attention to detail and ability to learn and follow standard operating procedures
• Safety-first mindset
• Solid written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work in a team setting and independently
• Ability to adapt to changing situations and processes
• Excellent organizational skills
• Multitasking and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks in a fast pace environment
• Enthusiastic, professional, patient, and understanding personality
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From $22.00 per hour

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Hamilton, ON L8S 1E6: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Language:

• English (preferred)

Work Location: In person