Component Lab Tech I
About The Position
This entry level position performs routine manufacturing of blood components in our CLIA regulated Component Lab to create lifesaving products that are used by patients in need. This includes processing whole blood to create red blood cells and plasma products, processing apheresis red blood cells, special blood products and application of final product labels. All work processes are performed and documented according to standard operating procedures (SOPs) and current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) and within the guidelines of accrediting organizations (FDA, AABB, Green Cross, CLIA, etc.). Schedule 2nd Shift: Monday - Thursday: 2:00pm - 10:30pm, Friday: 11:00am - 7:30pm, rotating Saturdays & occasional Sundays and Holidays
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Must be able to stand and walk most of the shift
- Lift 50lbs
- Hand/eye coordination, visual acuity
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s or Associate degree
- Laboratory manufacturing experience using cGMP
- Customer Service
Responsibilities
- Receiving all blood collections in Component Lab
- Processing whole blood with inline filter or sterilely connected filter
- Obtaining QC samples from blood products
- Labeling Red Blood Cells, Apheresis, Platelets and Plasma products
- Performing equipment maintenance activities
- Follow the laboratory's procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analyses, reporting, and maintaining records of patient test results
- Maintain records that demonstrate that proficiency testing samples are tested in the same manner as patient specimens
- Adhere to the laboratory's quality control policies, document all quality control activities, instrument and procedural calibrations and maintenance performed
- Be capable of identifying problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results and either must correct the problems or immediately notify the general supervisor
- Document all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from the laboratory's established performance specifications
Benefits
- medical
- vision
- dental
- paid time off
- sick days
- opportunity to participate in a 403(b)-retirement plan with a generous employer contribution
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
