Community Blood Center of Greater Kansas City ยท 8 hours ago
Product Testing Lab/PCL TECH I
Kansas City, MO
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
0+ years expCommunity Blood Center of Greater Kansas City is seeking a Product Testing Lab/PCL TECH I to join their laboratory team. This position is responsible for preparing platelet products that meet safety, purity, and potency requirements, as well as sampling and testing quality control samples.
Health CareHospitalMedical
Responsibilities
Uphold a customer service level that ensures every attempt is made to meet the customer's needs
Must be able to confidently communicate and interpret intermediate information in English to all members of the public and CBC staff
Must be able to read and follow departmental standard operating procedures
Obtain samples for quality control or requested testing from various product as assigned
Perform testing on sample/product as allowed by regulatory agencies (in general, the position can perform testing low complexity testing)
Perform sterility on platelet units including both conventional and pathogen reduced pathways
Manufacture platelets into appropriate configurations using electronic or manual methods
Maintain accurate and complete records and act as the primary reviewer
Label a variety of blood products and perform release duties as assigned
Independently perform self-review of tasks completed and critique appropriately
Perform required equipment maintenance, troubleshooting, and quality control on assigned instrumentation
Identify problems that may adversely affect products, perform corrections, if applicable, and quarantine when required
Respond to environmental storage alarms and perform corrective action when necessary
Exemplifies CBC's Customer Service Mission and Core Values
General lab cleaning with appropriate disposal
Assist with supply receipt and inventory
Push/pull a wheeled cart up to 100 lbs
Maintenance and cleaning of printers as scheduled
Filing documentation for the department as required
Makes recommendations to improve organizational processes
Any related duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
High school diploma or equivalent or higher required
Must be able to confidently communicate and interpret intermediate information in English to all members of the public and CBC staff
Must be able to read and follow departmental standard operating procedures
Obtain samples for quality control or requested testing from various product as assigned
Perform testing on sample/product as allowed by regulatory agencies (in general, the position can perform testing low complexity testing)
Perform sterility on platelet units including both conventional and pathogen reduced pathways
Manufacture platelets into appropriate configurations using electronic or manual methods
Maintain accurate and complete records and act as the primary reviewer
Label a variety of blood products and perform release duties as assigned
Independently perform self-review of tasks completed and critique appropriately
Perform required equipment maintenance, troubleshooting, and quality control on assigned instrumentation
Identify problems that may adversely affect products, perform corrections, if applicable, and quarantine when required
Respond to environmental storage alarms and perform corrective action when necessary
Exemplifies CBC's Customer Service Mission and Core Values
Working knowledge of AABB, FDA, and OSHA regulations
Working knowledge of computerized accounting systems
Knowledge of a variety of software applications (Microsoft Office Suite)
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Excellent customer service skills
Ability to solve problems and work independently
Ability to work well with others
Excellent organizational skills and ability to multi task
Strong attention to detail in all work processes
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
High level of interpersonal skills to handle a variety of complex issues and situations
Ability to communicate clearly and with authority, both in writing and verbally, to others in one-on-one or small group settings
Ability to interact with individuals at all levels of the organization and customers in a helpful, courteous, and friendly manner while demonstrating sensitivity to and respect for diverse populations
Ability to work in a strong team environment
Ability to plan and organize job tasks or resources in an efficient manner
Ability to be responsive and available to management in order to address issues and concerns as they arise
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with demonstrated ability to juggle multiple completing tasks and demands
Ability to use logic and reasoning to identify and analyze the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems within established policies and procedures
Ability to identify complex problems in a timely manner, decipher information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions
Preferred
College credits equivalent to an associate degree
Company
Community Blood Center of Greater Kansas City
Fifty years ago, a group of Kansas City area physicians, hospital and civic leaders became the first architects of today's Community Blood Center.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase