Quality Control Laboratory Technologist

As a QC Lab Technologist, you will perform basic through advanced manufacturing, processing, and test procedures on blood products, interpret test results before releasing blood to area hospitals, and manufacture pathogen-reduced platelet products in a regulated environment. The role requires attention to detail, customer service focus, and teamwork.

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

Requirements

• 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
• MLT (ASCP) or MT(ASCP) certification is a plus
• No additional experience is required for MLT or MT degreed staff

Skills

• Quality Control
• Laboratory Equipment Operation
• Regulatory Compliance
• CLIA Requirements
• Blood Product Testing
• Pathogen Reduction Techniques
• Manufacturing Procedures
• Test Result Interpretation
• Medical Laboratory Technology
• Laboratory Information Management System
• Applied Science
• Team Collaboration
• Customer Service in Laboratory