QC Laboratory Technologist II

As a QC Lab Technologist II, you will perform 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. You may also assume operational supervisory responsibilities, mentor staff, and provide leadership guidance.

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
• Track 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

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in an applied science is required
• New York State Clinical Laboratory Technician or Clinical Laboratory Technologist license required
• Minimum 5 years of related experience in a regulatory, laboratory, or manufacturing environment or equivalent combination of education and related experience preferred
• 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
• Requires standing, stretching, stooping and bending for extended time periods
• Lift, pull, push and move objects of up to 50 pounds
• May work in walk-in refrigerator/freezers for periods of time
• Required to wear protective clothing such as lab coats, gloves, face shields, etc. when there is exposure to blood and blood products and/or where work location requires

Skills

• Clinical Laboratory Technologist License
• Regulatory Laboratory Experience
• Laboratory Equipment Operation
• Medical Equipment Use
• Laboratory Testing Procedures
• Blood Product Testing
• Pathogen Reduction Techniques
• Manufacturing Process Control
• Test Result Interpretation
• Operational Supervision
• Technical Mentoring
• Use of protective clothing
• Computer Software for Laboratory
• Physical Stamina for Lab Work

Languages

English