Quality Control Manufacturing Technician

As a QC Lab Technologist, you will perform basic through advanced manufacturing, processing, and test procedures on blood products, interpret test results before releasing blood to area hospitals, and manufacture pathogen-reduced platelet products in a regulated environment. The role requires strong attention to detail and a customer-service focus.

Responsibilities

• Perform moderate to high complexity laboratory testing procedures and interpret various testing procedures on donor specimens and blood products
• Identify and quarantine products/samples that don’t meet quality requirements
• Meet the quality and quantity production and testing goals established by the department
• Ensure products are suitable for release for distribution
• Appropriately manage any exceptions
• Prioritize workload to meet production and customer requirements
• Perform quality control on products, reagents, equipment, and various test kits
• Maintain accurate electronic and physical inventory locations for products/samples
• Participate in troubleshooting and problem-solving activities with cross-functional teams

Requirements

• Associate degree in science or 36 completed credit hours in Math and/or science, OR a Bachelor’s degree in an applied science
• Ability to use a wide variety of lab or medical equipment, personal computer and applicable software for sustained periods
• Ability to work with a team
• MLT (ASCP) or MT(ASCP) certification is a plus
• No additional experience is required for MLT or MT degreed staff
• Requires standing, stretching, stooping and bending for extended time periods
• Lift, pull, push and move objects of up to 50 pounds
• May work in walk-in refrigerator/freezers for periods of time
• Required to wear protective clothing such as lab coats, gloves, face shields, etc. when there is exposure to blood and blood products and/or where work location requires

Skills

• Laboratory Equipment Operation
• Medical Equipment Use
• Quality Control
• Blood Product Testing
• Pathogen Reduction Techniques
• Test Result Interpretation
• Manufacturing Procedures
• Regulated Environment Compliance
• Personal Protective Equipment Use
• MLT(ASCP) certification
• MT Certification
• Computer Software Usage
• Sample Handling
• Safety Protocols
• Physical Stamina

Languages

English