Lab Technician - 2nd Shift

Society for Conservation Biology; Bluff Park (AL); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the healthcare sector is seeking a dedicated laboratory professional to perform complex tests and ensure quality standards. You will manage samples, maintain records, and participate in operational excellence initiatives. Join a team committed to improving patient lives through high-quality testing and support. This role offers competitive pay and comprehensive benefits in a dynamic work environment.

Benefits

Health Insurance

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in biomedical discipline or associate degree in laboratory science required.
• Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform high and moderate complexity tests and manage samples.
• Maintain records and adhere to quality control policies.
• Identify and report problems affecting test performance.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Analytical Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in biomedical discipline

Associate degree in laboratory science

Tools

Laboratory Training

Relevant Software

Job description

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Job Description

About Us:

Every day, our BioLife Testing Laboratories' mission is to ensure the highest quality testing standards for the plasma we collect. The plasma our centers collect will become life-changing medicines for patients in need. Here, a commitment to lab testing quality, customer service to our centers and most importantly our commitment to our patients is expected.

BioLife Plasma Services is a subsidiary of Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Ltd.

What Takeda can offer you:

Takeda offers a purpose you can believe in, a team you can count on, opportunities for career growth, and a comprehensive benefits program, all in a fast-paced, friendly environment. Every day at BioLife, we feel good knowing that what we do helps improve the lives of patients with rare diseases. While you focus on our donors, we'll support you.

More about us:

At Takeda, we are transforming patient care through the development of novel specialty pharmaceuticals and best in class patient support programs. Takeda is a patient-focused company that will inspire and empower you to grow through life-changing work.

Certified as a Global Top Employer, Takeda offers stimulating careers, encourages innovation, and strives for excellence in everything we do. We foster an inclusive, collaborative workplace, in which our teams are united by an unwavering commitment to bring Better Health and a Brighter Future to people around the world.

Responsibilities:

• Perform high and moderate complexity tests authorized by the laboratory director, responsible for sample management, test performance, quality control, result review, and equipment maintenance.
• Follow procedures for specimen handling, processing, testing, and record-keeping.
• Maintain records demonstrating proficiency testing and adhere to quality control policies.
• Identify and correct problems affecting test performance or report them to management.
• Participate in operational excellence initiatives.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Technical/Functional Expertise:

• Ability to read and follow SOPs and maintain accurate records.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and analytical skills.
• Proficiency with computers and relevant software.

Leadership and Values:

• Integrity, fairness, honesty, perseverance.
• Patient-centered approach, building trust, reinforcing reputation, developing the business.

Decision-Making and Interaction:

• Assess impact of deviations, implement preventive actions.
• Effective communication across various educational backgrounds and levels.

Physical and Safety Requirements:

• Stand for 6-8 hours, lift up to 25 pounds.
• Potential exposure to bloodborne pathogens, requiring glove use.

Education and Skills:

Required: Bachelor's degree in biomedical discipline or associate degree in laboratory science with laboratory training or experience. Certification preferred.

Compensation and Benefits:

Location: USA - AL - Hoover. Hourly wage: $18.85 - $29.62. Benefits include health insurance, 401(k), paid time off, and more.

EEO Statement:

Takeda is committed to diversity and equal employment opportunity.

Additional Details:

Location: Hoover, AL. Worker Type: Employee. Sub-Type: Regular. Time Type: Full-time. Exempt: No.