Senior Production Specialist ( 3rd Shift)

Versiti, Inc.; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare seeks a Senior Production Specialist to enhance quality control processes for blood products. This role involves executing testing strategies, maintaining equipment, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. The ideal candidate will thrive in a collaborative environment, demonstrating strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail. Join a passionate team dedicated to improving patient outcomes and delivering high-quality services. If you're ready to make a difference in healthcare, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

401(k) Match

Short-term Disability

Long-term Disability

Life Insurance

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in biology or related science preferred.
• 1-3 years of related work experience in a healthcare setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Executes quality control testing strategies on blood supply.
• Maintains equipment with daily quality control and preventative maintenance.
• Labels blood products according to regulatory requirements.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Problem-Solving Skills

Customer Sensitivity

Regulatory Compliance

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Biology

Associate's Degree in Biological Science

Tools

Microsoft Suite

Blood Establishment Computer Systems

Lab Equipment (Pipettes, Centrifuges)

Job description

Senior Production Specialist ( 3rd Shift)

Job Locations

US-WI-Milwaukee

ID

2025-11522

Category

Manufacturing and Operations

Position Type

Full Time

Overview

Versiti is a fusion of donors, scientific curiosity, and precision medicine that recognize the gifts of blood and life are precious. We are home to the world-renowned Blood Research Institute, we enable life saving gifts from our donors, and provide the science behind the medicine through our diagnostic laboratories. Versiti brings together outstanding minds with unparalleled experience in transfusion medicine, transplantation, stem cells and cellular therapies, oncology and genomics, diagnostic lab services, and medical and scientific expertise. This combination of skill and knowledge results in improved patient outcomes, higher quality services and reduced cost of care for hospitals, blood centers, hospital systems, research and educational institutions, and other health care providers. At Versiti, we are passionate about improving the lives of patients and helping our healthcare partners thrive.

Position Summary

Under the direction of the department leadership, executes quality control testing strategies on Versiti's blood supply to ensure regulatory requirements are met and manufactures platelet products according to operational standards. Enhances existing procedures and services with quality that exceeds customer expectations. Demonstrates the ability to take initiative, drive productivity, and build a collaborative environment.

Total Rewards Package

Benefits
Versiti provides a comprehensive benefits package based on your job classification. Full-time regular employes are eligible for Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans, Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holidays, Short- and Long-term disability, life insurance, 7% match dollar for dollar 401(k), voluntary programs, discount programs, others.

Responsibilities

Understands and performs laboratory activities to all applicable regulatory and compliance requirements

• Maintains equipment by performing daily quality control and preventative maintenance
• Labels blood products according to regulatory requirements
• Performs reconciliations
• Conducts validation procedures to qualify new production processes
• Supports trainers by coordinating and maintaining staff training and competencies
• Maintains competencies in required tasks in Hospital Services
• Delegates, monitors and motivates team members
• Works in partnership with Leads and Supervisor to improve communication between management and employees
• Works weekend, holiday rotations and on-call, as needed
• Other duties, as assigned
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Complies with all policies and standards

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in biology or related science preferred
• Associate's Degree in a chemical, physical or biological science or medical laboratory technology or other experience may be accepted by management required

Experience

• 1-3 years 1+ year of related work experience in a health care setting preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to read and interpret Standard Operating Procedures, maintenance instructions, and other department manuals required
• Above average attention to detail and problem-solving skills required
• Demonstrates sensitivity and seeks to understand customers' perspective required
• Ability to adjust work activities based on volume, priorities, and interruptions required
• Flexibility to work independently and across the department required
• Accountable to key performance indicators and department goals required

Tools and Technology

• General office equipment (computer, printer, fax, copy machine) required
• Computer (desk top, lap top, tablet) required
• Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) required
• Software systems (Blood Establishment Computer Systems, Title 21) required
• Lab specific equipment, including, but not limited to: * Pipettes, Centrifuges, scales, tube sealers, welders * Freezers, refrigerators * Sysmex, ADAM, ABx, BacT/Alert, BDFACS Calibur required

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