(Archived) Laboratory Technician

Are you someone who really wants to make a difference in the world?

Join our passionate team and spend your day helping people change their lives and achieve their dreams!

California Cryobank (www.cryobank.com), one of the largest and most respected reproductive tissue banks in the industry, provides anonymous donor semen services as well as private storage of semen, eggs and embryos to thousands of people around the world each year.

Our subsidiary division, FamilyCord (www.familycord.com) is a top-tier umbilical cord blood processing and storage company recognized as a leader and innovator within the rapidly growing cord blood banking industry. California Cryobank Stem Cell Services is a leading provider of professional services to stem cell transplant centers and their patients.

California Cryobank is privately-held, with headquarters in West Los Angeles and branches in Westwood, Palo Alto, Boston and New York City. We have built a reputation of quality and caring for over 35 years and are poised for continued growth and success.

We have an immediate opening for a Laboratory Technician in our Palo Alto Branch.


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.

Education and/or Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Science and two to five years related experience and/or training.

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
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to travel

Other Qualifications:

• Familiarity with laboratory and medical terminology
• Training in the handling of liquid nitrogen desirable
• Experience with cryogenics storage desirable but not required
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 30 pounds

We offer competitive compensation and benefits, inc.:
• Group health, dental and vision insurance
• Company-paid life and disability insurance
• Discretionary annual bonus
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) policy - 17 days to start!
• Paid holidays
• 401k Plan, including Company Match
• Paid bereavement leave
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Public transportation/vanpool reimbursement (up to $150 per month)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Travel Assistance Program
• Employee discount on cord blood banking with FamilyCord
• Fun employee events!
• Discount tickets (movies, theme parks, etc.)
• Flexible schedules (varies by department)