Drug Manufacturing Technician

HireTalent; Gretna; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A diagnostics company in Scotland is seeking an Accessioner to manage the reception and verification of specimens. The ideal candidate should have at least a high school education or GED. Responsibilities include ensuring the acceptability of specimens, maintaining the work area, and adhering to security procedures. Awareness of regulatory requirements and the ability to cope with production stress are crucial. This role offers an opportunity to work in a climate-controlled laboratory environment.

Qualifications

• Basic ability to understand laboratory techniques and procedures.
• Ability to cope with stress due to production obligations.
• Ability to read and comprehend SOP and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Receive and open specimens delivered to the laboratory for analysis.
• Review and document acceptability of specimen.
• Clean and maintain work area daily.

Skills

Basic ability to use a computer

Basic ability to communicate ideas

Advanced understanding of certification requirements

Education

High school education or GED preferred

Job description

Position Details

• Position Title: Accessioner
• Position Job Profile in Workday:
• RDx Business Unit / Function: Toxicology
• RDx Entity (if required): Alere Toxicology Services
• Manager: Supervisor, Accessioning
• Primary Location | Supporting Locations: Gretna La.

Rapid Diagnostics (formerly Alere) is part of ***’s Diagnostics family of businesses, bringing together exceptional teams of experts and industry leading technologies. The position of Accessioner is within Toxicology located at Richmond, Va. at Alere Toxicology Services. In this role, the individual will be responsible for receiving, opening, and verifying specimens in accordance with the SAMHSA mandatory guidelines and those of other regulatory organizations.

Responsibilities

• Receive and open specimens delivered to the laboratory for analysis
• Review and document acceptability of specimen and chain of custody forms
• Destroy specimens as needed
• Clean and maintain work area daily
• Inspect all trash bags once aliquoting process is completed to ensure sample and document removal
• Process Triage request
• Assist Sample Handling area
• Prepare samples for shipment
• Adhere to all security procedures for ensuring confidentiality of donor information
• Must comply with company policy

Basic Qualifications | Education

• High school education or GED preferred

Competencies

• Basic ability to use a computer
• Basic ability to understand laboratory technique and procedures
• Basic ability to communicate ideas
• Advanced ability to understand certification requirements for SAMHSA, CAP-FUDT, and other regulatory bodies
• Basic ability to understand the function of a Laboratory Information System (LIS) and other laboratory computer systems

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift and/or move 25 pounds
• Ability to have full body movement
• Must have vision and hearing corrected to meet minimum acceptable norms

Mental/Reasoning Requirements

• Ability to cope with stress due to production obligations
• Ability to read and comprehend the SOP, Federal (49 CFR Part 40) and CAP-FUDT guidelines
• Ability to communicate with other employees and supervisors
• Ability to provide input and recommendations on operations

Work Environment

• Climate-controlled office and testing laboratory environment
• Ability to handle urine
• May be potential exposure to toxic or hazardous materials