Drug Manufacturing Technician

VIVA USA Inc; Gretna (LA); Presencial; USD 32.000 - 52.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

VIVA USA Inc. is seeking a laboratory technician in Gretna, LA to remove presumptive positives and aliquot samples for confirmation in accordance with SAMHSA guidelines and other regulatory bodies.

The role involves handling positive samples, maintaining chain-of-custody documentation, and ensuring a clean, secure work environment in a climate-controlled lab setting. This contract position may convert to full-time based on performance and business needs.

Formación

• High school education or GED preferred.
• Ability to perform basic computer tasks.
• Understanding of SAMHSA, CAP-FUDT and related regulatory requirements.
• Familiarity with Laboratory Information Systems (LIS) and related lab software.

Responsabilidades

• Remove presumptive positives, aliquot for confirmation, arrange aliquots in order.
• Store positive samples in refrigerator/freezer areas.
• Remove positives samples from freezer for re-aliquot.
• 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.
• Adhere to security procedures for donor confidentiality.
• Must comply with company policy.

Conocimientos

Basic computer skills

Lab techniques

Communication skills

Regulatory knowledge

LIS familiarity

Educación

High school diploma or GED

Herramientas

LIS software

Descripción del empleo

Positive Aliquoter.

In this role, the individual will be responsible for removing presumptive positives samples and aliquoting samples for confirmation in accordance with the SAMHSA mandatory guidelines and those of other regulatory organizations.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Remove presumptive positives, aliquot for confirmation, arrange aliquots in order
• Store positive samples in refrigerator/freezer area
• Remove positives samples from freezer for re-aliquot
• 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
• 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 50 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
• Must be able to work in a refrigerated and 20-degree freezer area for storing and removing samples
• Must be able to climb stairs
• May be potential exposure to toxic or hazardous materials

Notes

This is a contract role with the possibility of conversion to full-time based on business needs and performance

VIVA is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants have an equal opportunity for placement, and all employees have an equal opportunity to develop on the job. This means that VIVA will not discriminate against any employee or qualified applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status