Plasma Lab Scientist: Full-Spectrum Diagnostics & QA

Octapharma Plasma, Inc.; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Retirement plan 401k

HSA

FSA

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness program

Paid time off

Company holidays

Personal time

Job summary

Octapharma Plasma, Inc. is seeking a Clinical Laboratory Scientist to support testing across a full range of laboratory analyses.

The role involves training and evaluating staff, writing protocols, and serving as a technical advisor, with responsibilities spanning specimen processing, reporting, and quality assurance. Applicants should have a Bachelor's degree in laboratory science and prefer ASCP certification, with flexibility for varied shifts and cross-training across multiple test areas.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in laboratory science required.
• ASCP certification preferred.
• CLIA Testing Personnel qualifications.
• Ability to work diverse shifts and overtime.
• Ability to work in multiple test areas after appropriate training.
• Proficient with computer software in office and laboratory environment.
• Ability to read, understand, write and follow SOPs and documentation clearly.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and document initial training and competency of other testing personnel.
• Write and revise testing, production, and validation protocols.
• Act as technical advisor for testing personnel.
• Perform a full range of laboratory tests with little supervision.
• Process specimens, perform tests, and report results.
• Identify problems affecting test performance and report to supervisor or director.
• Cross-train to perform viral marker testing, serology, and other test areas.
• Operate complex instruments and automated equipment.
• Perform glycerolyzation/deglycerolyzation to prepare immunogen cell units.
• Document lab testing, quality controls, proficiency testing, maintenance, troubleshooting, calibration and validation.
• Provide Quality Assurance support to Laboratory Operations.

Skills

Training assessment

Protocol writing

Technical advisor

Laboratory testing

Specimen processing

QA support

Cross-training

Instrument operation

Education

Bachelor's degree in laboratory science

Tools

ASCP certification

Job description

Octapharma Plasma, Inc. is seeking a Clinical Laboratory Scientist to support testing across a full range of laboratory analyses.

The role involves training and evaluating staff, writing protocols, and serving as a technical advisor, with responsibilities spanning specimen processing, reporting, and quality assurance. Applicants should have a Bachelor's degree in laboratory science and prefer ASCP certification, with flexibility for varied shifts and cross-training across multiple test areas.