Under the direction of the department leadership, executes quality control testing strategies on Versiti’s blood supply to ensure regulatory requirements are met and manufactures platelet products according to operational standards. Enhances existing procedures and services with quality that exceeds customer expectations. Demonstrates the ability to take initiative, drive productivity, and build a collaborative environment.
DUTIES AND RESPONSBILITIES
Understands and performs laboratory activities to all applicable regulatory and compliance requirements
Performs and evaluates quality control testing on blood products using hematology analyzers, pH meters, and WBC counting technologies
Performs blood product manufacturing on RBCs and PLTs
Maintains equipment by performing daily quality control and preventative maintenance
Performs testing on proficiency testing for CAP surveys
Labels blood products according to regulatory requirements
Accessions and packs blood donor sample tubes for infectious disease testing where applicable
Performs reconciliations, lot release and client sample release of infectious disease testing
Performs pathogen reduction production process on blood products, as applicable
Performs donor antigen testing and antibody titrations, as applicable
Conducts validation procedures to qualify new production processes
Physical demands: Daily tasks include a mixture of standing, sitting, and walking. Hand-eye coordination with significant manual dexterity and frequent repetitive hand motions. Reaching above the head and lifting up to 40-pound items occurs occasionally. Visual and hearing acuity to perform essential responsibilities. Looking at computer screens or small items is common.
Mental demands: Requires ability to maintain a routine of intense concentration for long periods, as well as excellent cognitive, analytical, and memory ability.
Environmental hazards: Work with biohazardous material is completed in a laboratory environment wearing appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and following internal policies, training, and OSHA standards. Moderate level of noise is present in the laboratory. May perform tasks within cold room for short periods of time.
This job description reflects the current assignment of essential functions and is not meant to be all-inclusive or in any way construed as an employment contract. Duties and responsibilities may be assigned or reassigned to this position at any time and may be modified to reasonably accommodate an individual with a disability or for other reasons solely at management’s discretion.
We embrace and encourage diversity in our workforce. Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities. We participate in eVerify. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing. We are a tobacco/smoke-free workplace.