QC Laboratory Technologist

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW:

As a QC Lab Technologist, you will perform basic through advanced manufacturing, processing, and test procedures on blood products, and will interpret test results before releasing blood to area hospitals.  You will manufacture and prepare pathogen-reduced platelet products for hospital patient use, in a highly regulated environment. Successful QC Lab Technologists will have a strong attention to detail, a customer-service focus and the ability to treat both internal and external customers with compassion at all times.

WHERE YOUR CAREER IS A FORCE GOOD

Key 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.  

• Meet the quality and quantity production and testing goals established by the department, and appropriately manage any exceptions.  

• Prioritize workload to meet production and customer requirements. 

• Perform quality control on products, reagents, equipment, and various test kits; maintainaccurate electronic and physical inventory locations for products/samples.  

• Participate in troubleshooting and problem-solving activities with cross-functional teams.  

The aforementioned responsibilities of the position describe the general nature and level of work and are not an exhaustive list.

Standard Schedule: Evening shift-Sunday-Thursday 1:00PM - 9:30PM

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED:

• Associate degree in science, or Bachelor’s degree in an applied science 

• Minimum 4 years of related experience in a regulatory, laboratory, or manufacturing environment or equivalent combination of education and related experience. Must meet state and CLIA requirements where applicable.

• 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. 

WHAT WILL GIVE YOU THE COMPETITIVE EDGE:(Any information you and the hiring manager discuss that is preferred for this role)

• MLT (ASCP) or MT(ASCP) certification is a plus

• No additional experience is required for MLT or MT degreed staff.  

Physical Requirements:

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