Blood Bank Lab Technician – Automation & QA

BMC Software, Inc.; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

BMCHS is seeking a Medical Laboratory Assistant in the Blood Bank to manage receiving, irradiating, and shipping blood products for a multi-hospital system. The role supports inventory, labeling, and QA processes while ensuring timely processing of specimens and adherence to confidentiality.

The position requires at least a high school diploma or GED with preferred further education in clinical science and a minimum of two years in a clinical laboratory setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; an associate or bachelor’s in clinical science preferred.
• Minimum 2 years in a clinical laboratory environment.
• Experience with lab workflow and specimen processing could be advantageous.
• Familiarity with LIS (Sunquest) and hospital information systems.
• Ability to perform waived testing and operate lab automation equipment.

Responsibilities

• Receive, irradiate, and ship blood and blood products.
• Prepare specimens for analysis and label according to policy.
• Load specimens on automation equipment following handling instructions.
• Maintain paperwork and QA processes for specimen processing.
• Perform waived testing as needed and manage specimen routing.
• Utilize LIS (Sunquest) for orders, results, and demographic updates.
• Maintain documentation and ensure confidentiality of patient information.
• Contribute to QA/QI activities and training programs.

Skills

Lab workflow

Waived testing

Sunquest LIS

SDK systems

Microsoft Office

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associates/Bachelor’s in clinical science preferred

Tools

Sunquest LIS

SDK

Laboratory automation equipment

Job description

BMCHS is seeking a Medical Laboratory Assistant in the Blood Bank to manage receiving, irradiating, and shipping blood products for a multi-hospital system. The role supports inventory, labeling, and QA processes while ensuring timely processing of specimens and adherence to confidentiality.

The position requires at least a high school diploma or GED with preferred further education in clinical science and a minimum of two years in a clinical laboratory setting.