Lab Technician

B Positive Plasma LLC; Cheltenham (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Flexible scheduling

Positive work environment

Paid training opportunities

Medical and dental benefits

Paid time off

401(K)

Job summary

B Positive Plasma LLC is seeking a Laboratory Tech (Plasma Processing Tech) to join our growing team. Applicants should be personable with strong communication skills and comfortable working with needles and blood products.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED. Experience in medical assisting or lab work is preferred. Duties include operating plasma processing equipment, maintaining instruments, and stocking supplies, with occasional travel up to 25 miles for training.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent (must provide documentation)
• Ability to read and write English+ Proficiency in computer operations (Microsoft Word and Excel)
• Must be able to operate accurately the listed equipment and handle blood products with safety precautions

Responsibilities

• Read write and understand the English language
• Legible handwriting
• Set up and operate instruments used for manipulating, monitoring, and storing plasma products
• Maintain instruments used for processing and storage of donor samples and products
• Document operational and maintenance activities when necessary
• Determine supply inventory requirements; order and restock, as needed
• Quarantine and discard unacceptable samples and products
• Pack, label and ship samples and products to meet suppliers requirements
• Store products in and maintain organization of large, walk-in, sub-zero freezer
• Available to travel up to 25 miles to other facility(ies) for training or assisting other center's staffing needs
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

English literacy

Computer skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Read and write English

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Freezer

Sealer

Centrifuge

Thermometer

Tachometer

Stop watch

Memory Monitoring Thermometer

Relative Humidity Monitor

Job description

Description

B Positive Plasma is seeking a laboratory tech(Plasma Processing Tech) to join our growing team. Applicants must have a pleasant demeanor and great communication skills, as we pride ourselves in customer service above all. While all precautions and safety measures are taken, employees must be comfortable working with needles and handling blood products. Medical assistant and/or laboratory experience preferred. High school diploma or GED required.

• Read write and understand the English language
• Legible handwriting
• Set up and operate instruments used for manipulating, monitoring, and storing plasma products
• Maintain instruments used for processing and storage of donor samples and products
• Document operational and maintenance activities when necessary
• Determine supply inventory requirements; order and restock, as needed
• Quarantine and discard unacceptable samples and products
• Pack, label and ship samples and products to meet suppliers requirements
• Store products in and maintain organization of large, walk-in, sub-zero freezer
• Available to travel up to 25 miles to other facility(ies) for training or assisting other center's staffing needs
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma or equivalent (must provide documentation)
• Ability to read and write English+ Proficiency in computer operations (Microsoft Word and Excel)

REQUIRES SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Must be able to operate accurately the following equipment:

• Computer (basic skills includes typing, following prompts on monitor, using mouse, saving information etc.)
• Freezer
• Sealer
• Centrifuge
• Thermometer
• Tachometer
• Stop watch
• Memory Monitoring Thermometer
• Relative Humidity Monitor

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Read computer screens, procedure manuals and other documents
• Hear doorbells, alarms, telephone, and other mechanical devices
• Work confidently while being observed during frequent quality inspections
• Must be able to lift 40+ lbs. with or without assistance
• Work in walk-in, sub-zero freezer and be able to withstand temperatures of - 40 degrees Celsius for prolonged periods of time
• Ability to stand while working for long periods of time

B Positive Plasma Offers:

• Competitive Wages
• Flexibly scheduling
• Positive Work Environment
• Paid training opportunities
• Comprehensive Medical and Dental Benefits
• Paid Time Off
• 401(K)