Component Quality Control Technician

Rhode Island Blood Center; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 20,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

The Rhode Island Blood Center is looking for a Medical Laboratory Technician to perform testing, maintain records, and ensure regulatory compliance. The ideal candidate will possess an Associate's degree or Bachelor’s in a relevant field and have experience in a lab setting.

This full-time position offers a starting pay of $20.79/hr with a schedule of Monday to Friday, 7:00am to 3:30pm, including weekends and holidays as needed. Strong attention to detail and effective communication skills are necessary for success.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in a laboratory setting preferred.
• Must be able to lift up to 60 pounds.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and data entry skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Obtain samples for quality control or testing.
• Perform maintenance and quality control on instrumentation.
• Label blood products and perform release duties.

Skills

Cultural competency

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organizational skills

Education

Associate's degree as Medical Laboratory Technician or Bachelor of Science degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Responsibilities

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Obtain samples for quality control or requested testing from various products as assigned.
• Perform testing on samples/products following departmental SOPs to meet standards of regulatory agencies.
• Label a variety of blood products and perform release duties as assigned.
• Maintain accurate and complete records acting as the primary reviewer.
• Perform bacterial testing on platelet products.
• Manufacture platelets and pathogen‑reduced platelets into appropriate configurations according to department procedures.
• Respond to environmental/storage alarms and perform corrective action when necessary.
• Perform required equipment maintenance, troubleshooting, and quality control on assigned instrumentations.
• Perform general laboratory maintenance as applicable.
• Perform daily equipment and analyzer maintenance and QC.
• Identify and communicate problems that may adversely affect products, perform corrections if applicable, and quarantine when required.
• Apply holds on blood component products as instructed.
• Perform data entry into BECs.
• Uphold a level of customer service that ensures expectations are met of the end user.

Other Secondary Functions

• Perform other product manufacturing as trained/assigned.
• General lab cleaning.
• Assist with supply inventory management.
• File documentation for the department.
• Provide recommendations to improve departmental processes.
• On call rotation where applicable.

Qualifications

Education: Associate's degree as Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) OR Bachelor of Science degree in chemical or biological science. Any combination of education, training and experience equivalent to the requirements above that has supplied the necessary knowledge, skills, and experience to perform the essential functions of the job.

Prior experience in a laboratory setting preferred.

Knowledge

• Working knowledge of AABB, FDA and OSHA regulations.
• Working knowledge of computerized accounting systems.
• Working knowledge of BECS.
• Knowledge of a variety of software applications (Microsoft Office Suite).

Skills

• Cultural competency and the ability to communicate effectively in a culturally sensitive manner with both individuals and groups from diverse backgrounds.
• Verbal and written communication skills to effectively communicate with internal and external parties.
• Demonstrable skills to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Effective organizational skills to efficiently carry‑out job responsibilities.
• Demonstrable skills to complete job tasks in an efficient manner.
• Strong attention to detail of work processes.

Abilities

• Ability to solve problems and work independently within the scope of the task.
• An ability to interact with team members and customers in a helpful, courteous, and friendly manner.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

Requirements

Must be able to lift up to 60 pounds. Must also be able to stand for long periods and sit, stand, walk and lift alternately throughout the duration of the shift.

Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and data entry skills required.

Schedule

1st shift: Full‑Time, Monday - Friday, 7:00am to 3:30pm; Includes every third W/E and alternating holidays.

Pay

The proposed rate of pay for this position is $20.79/hr.