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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:
Work Location: In person
