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American Red Cross · 3 months ago

Quality Control Laboratory Specialist

Dedham, MA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$29.50/hr - $34.50/hr

4+ years exp

The American Red Cross is the world's largest humanitarian network, and they are seeking a Quality Control Laboratory Specialist to perform advanced manufacturing, processing, and testing procedures on blood products. In this role, you will ensure the quality and safety of blood products while mentoring junior staff and participating in quality control projects.

Health CareHumanitarianNon ProfitTraining

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; maintain accurate electronic and physical inventory locations for products/samples

Tracks the quantities and results of QC testing performed to meet ARC and regulatory requirements

Participate in QC staff training and QC projects; may serve as a project lead

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

Qualification

Hematology testingLaboratory testing proceduresRegulatory complianceMLT/MT certificationLaboratory equipment proficiencyTeamworkProblem-solvingCustomer focus

Required

Bachelor's degree in an applied science with 1 year hematology-testing experience OR a MLT/MT certification or MLS degree

Minimum 4 years of related experience in a regulatory, laboratory, or manufacturing environment or equivalent combination of education and related experience required for non-MLT/MT staff

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