Quality Control Laboratory Technician

Global Roles; Dedham (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Global Roles in Dedham, MA is seeking a QC Lab Technologist to perform basic through advanced testing on blood products, interpret results, and help manufacture pathogen-reduced platelet products in a regulated environment.

The role requires attention to detail, teamwork, and the ability to work with laboratory equipment and software; MLT/MT certification is a plus, and standing for extended periods is expected.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or 36 credit hours in math/science required.
• Ability to operate a wide variety of lab equipment and software for extended periods.
• MTL/ASCP or MT certification is a plus.
• Ability to stand, stretch, stoop and bend for extended times.
• Lift/move up to 50 pounds.
• May work in walk-in refrigerators/freezers as needed.
• Must wear protective clothing around blood products.

Responsibilities

• Perform moderate to high complexity laboratory testing procedures on donor specimens and blood products.
• Identify and quarantine products/samples that don’t meet quality requirements.
• Meet quality and quantity production and testing goals established by the department.
• Ensure products are suitable for release for distribution.
• Prioritize workload to meet production and customer requirements.
• Perform quality control on products, reagents, equipment, and test kits.
• Maintain accurate inventory locations for products/samples.
• Participate in troubleshooting and problem-solving with cross-functional teams.

Skills

Lab Equipment Use

Medical Equipment Use

Testing Procedures

Blood Testing

Pathogen Reduction

Result Interpretation

Quality Control

Protective Clothing

MLT ASCP

MT Certification

Lab Software

Sample Processing

Regulatory Compliance

Lab Stamina

Education

Associate degree in science / 36 credits in Math or Science

Bachelor's degree in an applied science

Job description

As a QC Lab Technologist, you will perform basic through advanced manufacturing, processing, and test procedures on blood products, interpret test results before releasing blood to hospitals, and manufacture pathogen-reduced platelet products in a regulated environment. The role requires strong attention to detail and a customer-service focus.

Responsibilities

• Perform moderate to high complexity laboratory testing procedures and interpret various testing procedures on donor specimens and blood products
• Identify and quarantine products/samples that don’t meet quality requirements
• Meet the quality and quantity production and testing goals established by the department
• Ensure products are suitable for release for distribution
• Appropriately manage any exceptions
• Prioritize workload to meet production and customer requirements
• Perform quality control on products, reagents, equipment, and various test kits
• Maintain accurate electronic and physical inventory locations for products/samples
• Participate in troubleshooting and problem-solving activities with cross-functional teams

Requirements

• Associate degree in science or 36 completed credit hours in Math and/or science, OR a Bachelor’s degree in an applied science
• Ability to use a wide variety of lab or medical equipment, personal computer and applicable software for sustained periods
• Ability to work with a team
• MLT (ASCP) or MT(ASCP) certification is a plus
• No additional experience is required for MLT or MT degreed staff
• Requires standing, stretching, stooping and bending for extended time periods
• Lift, pull, push and move objects of up to 50 pounds
• May work in walk-in refrigerator/freezers for periods of time
• Required to wear protective clothing such as lab coats, gloves, face shields, etc. when there is exposure to blood and blood products and/or where work location requires

Skills

• Laboratory Equipment Operation
• Medical Equipment Use
• Laboratory Testing Procedures
• Blood Product Testing
• Pathogen Reduction Techniques
• Test Result Interpretation
• Quality Control
• Use of protective clothing
• MLT(ASCP) certification
• MT Certification
• Computer Software for Laboratory
• Sample Processing
• Regulated Environment Compliance
• Physical Stamina for Lab Work

Languages

English