GMP/CLIA Lab Technician – Testing Expert

Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited; Hoover (AL); On-site; USD 53,870,000 - 84,702,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Job summary

Takeda is seeking a Laboratory Technician at BioLife Plasma Services in Hoover, AL to perform authorized high and moderate complexity testing under GMP/CLIA/SOP requirements. You will support sample management, test performance, QC, result reporting, and equipment maintenance in a compliant environment.

The role emphasizes strict recordkeeping, adherence to procedures, and participation in continuous improvement initiatives while ensuring data integrity and quality across all testing activities.

Qualifications

• Ability to read, follow, and apply Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and maintain complete and accurate records.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality, compliance, and data integrity.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, interpersonal skills, and analytical/problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform authorized high and moderate complexity laboratory testing in alignment with education, training, certification, and technical ability.
• Support sample management, test performance, quality control, result review, result reporting, and equipment maintenance to ensure accurate and timely testing.
• Follow established procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analyses, reporting, and recordkeeping of donor test results.
• Test proficiency samples in the same manner as donor samples and maintain required records.
• Adhere to laboratory quality control policies and document quality control activities, instrument calibrations, procedural calibrations, and maintenance.
• Identify issues that may impact test performance or result reporting; correct issues when appropriate or immediately notify laboratory management.
• Follow corrective action policies and document actions taken when test systems deviate from established performance specifications.
• Participate in operational excellence and continuous improvement initiatives, including 5S, Value Stream Mapping, and Kaizen.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

SOP compliance

Data integrity

Problem-solving

PC proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in biomedical discipline

Bachelor's degree in medical technology

Job description

Takeda is seeking a Laboratory Technician at BioLife Plasma Services in Hoover, AL to perform authorized high and moderate complexity testing under GMP/CLIA/SOP requirements. You will support sample management, test performance, QC, result reporting, and equipment maintenance in a compliant environment.

The role emphasizes strict recordkeeping, adherence to procedures, and participation in continuous improvement initiatives while ensuring data integrity and quality across all testing activities.