Laboratory Technician I

Laboratory Technician I – Quality Control Shift We are a worldwide leader in specialized diagnostics in the areas of Hemostasis, Acute Care Diagnostics, Transfusion, Autoimmunity, and Transplant. Through our Original Equipment Manufacturing (OEM) business line, we research, develop, and manufacture customized assays and biomaterials. Our Headquarters and Technology Centers are located in the US and Europe, and our workforce is more than 7,000 strong. Our success comes from a specific focus in these rapidly evolving diagnostic areas, our commitment to customers, and our dedication to innovation and quality. We’re passionate about providing healthcare professionals the most valuable and complete solutions to improve hospital efficiency and enhance patient care. The Laboratory Technician I in Quality Control is responsibe to perform tasks and functions associated with receiving inspection/testing, in-process or final inspection and testing of manufactured products and maintenance of product retention simples. This includes performing tasks and functions associated with the Microbiology Department on a rotation basis or as required. Performs required microbiological procedures (including sampling, colony counts, control prepration, identification, culture maintenance, etc.) Performs routine aspects of tasks including the required recording of test results and interpretations (pass or fail status), according to department procedures, process control, SOPs, and/or work instructions Performs sterile culturing (bulk, pre-vialing and post-vialing) according to Quality Control procedures Performs inspection, documentation, verification and acceptance tests on incoming materials, chemicals and test kits Maintains appropriate inventory of required department materials Operates, cleans and maintains department equipment
- including computers, printers, incubators, pH meters, analytical balances, etc. Ensures environmental, personnel or product sampling and testing is completed according to documented procedures and within defined time frames Performs administrative aspects of tasks including recording of required results and interpretations (pass or fail status) Performs inspections of labeling and packaging operations and labeled and packaged product for conformance to specifications Performs inventory control tasks as reference materials or retention of final products Performs receiving inspections on chemicals, labeling, packaging, vials and droppers used in the manufacture of product and verifies compliance to company specifications Documents, quarantines, isolates and/or destroys unevaluated or nonconforming materials or products Prepares chemical solutions, reagents, reference materials according to laboratory procedures (including liquid and dry measurements, labeling, testing) Performs periodic calibration verification or recalibration of department equipment according to department procedures (including documentation, identification and troubleshooting of unacceptable performance) Operates, cleans, and maintains department equipment including computers, printers, incubators, centrifuges, mechanical shakers, pH meters, analytical balances or floor scales, spectrophotometer, etc Assists in product complaint investigations and responds to customer technical inquiries Creates and maintains legible written records according to procedure
- or department-defined time frames Understands source, composition and characteristics of raw materials, final products and associated chemical and biosafety hazards Maintains inventory and assists in ensuring raw materials, components and supplies (THIO, TSB, analytical filters, etc.) Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions. Networking/Key relationships Works closely with all manufacturing departments, quality compliance, customer service, and shipping. Bachelor’s degree in Biological Sciences (BS/BSc) or related field Minimum six months of related quality control experience Demonstrated exerpeince with mathmatical concepts such as probability and statistical interference and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry and apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations. Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and electronic document management systems and databases. Must be available to work both weekend and holiday shifts on a rotation basis. Must be available to work irregular hours and overtime as necessary to meet company requirements. Strong ability to speak, read, and write in English fluently. Management has the discretion of substituting relevant work experience for a degree and/or making exceptions to the years of experience requirement. Effective communication to include business correspondence, report writing, and effectively present information and respond to ques