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BioLife Plasma Services · 2 weeks ago

Lab Technician - 1st Shift

Hoover, AL

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$18.85/hr - $29.62/hr

1+ years exp

BioLife Plasma Services is a subsidiary of Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Ltd. They are seeking a Lab Technician to ensure the highest quality testing standards for plasma collection. The role involves performing tests, managing samples, and adhering to quality control policies to support patient care initiatives.

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Comp. & Benefits

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Perform only high and moderate complexity tests for which certification has been authorized by the laboratory director or designee and deemed commensurate with their education, training, and technical abilities

Responsible for sample management, test performance, quality control, result review, result reporting and equipment maintenance such that accurate and appropriate sample testing is performed, completed, and reported in a timely manner

Follow the laboratory's procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analyses, reporting and maintaining records of donor test results

Test and maintain records that demonstrate proficiency testing samples are tested in the same manner as donor samples

Adhere to the laboratory's quality control policies, document all quality control activities, instrument and procedural calibrations and maintenance performed

Identify problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results and either correct the problems or immediately notify the laboratory management

Follow the laboratory's established corrective action policies and procedures whenever test systems are not within the laboratory's established acceptable levels of performance

Document all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from the laboratories established performance specifications

Participate in operational excellence initiatives and projects to drive a culture of continuous improvement to achieve site operational excellence goals (including but not limited to 5S, Value Stream Mapping and Kaizen)

Other duties as assigned

Qualification

Laboratory TestingManufacturing PracticesStandard Operating ProceduresMTMLT CertificationBiomedical Discipline DegreeAnalytical SkillsComputer ProficiencyCommunication SkillsInterpersonal SkillsProblem Solving Skills

Required

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university in a biomedical discipline (Chemical, physical, biological, clinical lab science, or medical technology)

OR Associate degree from an accredited college/university in laboratory science or medical laboratory technology

Ability to read and follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and to maintain complete and accurate records

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, interpersonal skills and analytical/problem solving skills

Proficiency in the use of personal computers and applicable software

Must be able to determine impact to product quality when testing deviations occur, contain the situation and implement preventive actions

Ability to stand up for 6-8 hours

Ability to lift, carry and pull up to twenty-five (25) pounds

Potential exposure to blood borne pathogens requires 90% of work tasks to be performed while wearing gloves

Preferred

Bachelor's degree in medical technology or Associates degree in medical laboratory technology

1-year Laboratory Training Or Work Experience Preferred

MT or MLT certification from ASCP or other accredited certifying organization preferred

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision insurance

A 401(k) plan and company match

Short-term and long-term disability coverage

Basic life insurance

A tuition reimbursement program

Paid volunteer time off

Company holidays

Well-being benefits

Up to 80 hours of sick time

Up to 120 hours of paid vacation

Company

BioLife Plasma Services

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Biolife Plasma Services is a healthcare Pharmaceutical firm that offers life-saving therapeutics that benefit thousands of people every day.

Founded in 1994

Mentor, Ohio, USA

5001-10000 employees

https://www.biolifeplasma.com/us/

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