2nd shift Blood Component Laboratory Technician-Bethlehem, PA

Hospital Central Services Cooperative, Inc.; Delta Manor (PA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits

Prescription Plan

Flexible Spending Accounts

Life Insurance

Long Term Disability Insurance

Vacation, Personal and Sick Days

Tuition Reimbursement

Retirement Savings Plan

Job summary

Miller-Keystone Blood Center in Bethlehem is seeking a Component Laboratory Technician (2nd Shift) to help manufacture and ensure the safety of blood products for PA and NJ hospitals. You'll perform manufacturing, QC, and inventory tasks, conduct Moderate Complexity testing under CLIA, and maintain records and SOPs.

This role requires adaptability to a fast-paced environment and a commitment to patient safety and quality.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or GED is required; an associate's degree is preferred.
• 1-2 years of experience in production or manufacturing is preferred.
• Background in healthcare with blood specimen handling is preferred.
• Experience in a federally regulated environment (FDA/CLIA).
• Basic computer skills and ability to follow SOPs; strong attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication to engage diverse colleagues.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Performs tasks including manufacturing, quality control, and handling and managing inventory of blood products.
• Conducts Moderate Complexity testing in compliance with CLIA requirements for bacterial sampling, processing, testing, and reporting.
• Maintains laboratory records, quality control policies, and follows SOPs.
• Identifies errors in manufacturing that may affect quality, safety, or purity and implements corrective actions.
• Reviews testing records for accuracy and completion.
• Communicates clearly with internal departments and external stakeholders.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Critical thinking

SOP compliance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate's degree preferred

Job description

Are you looking for a job that will have a positive impact in the lives of many people? Do you want to support our mission of saving lives? Then, Miller-Keystone Blood Center may be the right fit for you!

At MKBC, we save lives every day by providing blood products to hospitals in PA and NJ. The Blood Component Laboratory Technician (2nd Shift) position supports the Blood Center by manufacturing a safe supply of blood and blood components to be used in our community hospitals. The anticipated hourly wage starts at $17.00/hr and is commensurate with experience. In addition, Miller-Keystone offers the following to all full-time employees:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
• Prescription Plan
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life Insurance
• Long Term Disability Insurance
• Vacation, Personal and Sick Days
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Retirement Savings Plan
• And Much More!

What you will be doing:

• Performs tasks including but not limited to manufacturing, quality control, and handling and managing inventory of blood products.
• Conducts Moderate Complexity testing in compliance with CLIA (Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments) requirements for bacterial sampling. This includes specimen processing, test performance, and accurate reporting of test results.
• Maintains laboratory records, quality control policies, and follows established policies and procedures.
• Identifies errors in the manufacturing of blood products that may adversely affect product quality, safety, or purity and apply corrective actions as necessary.
• Reviews testing records for accuracy and completion.
• Communicates clearly with internal department and externally with other departments and stakeholders.

What you will bring to the role:

• A high school diploma or GED is required with an associate's degree preferred.
• 1-2 years of experience preferred working in a production or manufacturing environment.
• A background in healthcare is preferred with experience handling and processing blood specimens, labeling, preparing, and transporting specimens for testing.
• Experience working in a federally regulated environment (FDA/CLIA)
• Must possess basic computer skills, strong attention to detail, critical thinking abilities, and the capability to follow standard operating procedures (SOP's).
• Excellent communication skills (verbal, written, and listening) to engage with employees of all backgrounds.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle changing priorities to meet the needs of the blood center.

Additional information:

This position reports directly to the Component Laboratory Manager at our Bethlehem location. To best meet the needs of the team and department, this position requires scheduling flexibility but works the core hours of a second shift including:

M-Th 3p-11p, Friday 12-8 with rotating weekends and holidays

Additionally, this position requires the ability to lift 30 pounds, stand for long periods of time, and perform small and concise movements.

The Component Laboratory Technician works with blood products on a daily basis, exposure to potential biohazardous substances is high.

EEO Statement

Miller-Keystone is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating a diverse environment. All qualified applicants are welcomed and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. It shall endeavor to provide reasonable accommodations requested by all employees with documented disabilities who are otherwise able to perform the essential functions of their jobs.

Background checks and drug screenings are required for this position. An offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion of these screenings.