Technical Laboratory Technician I - 3rd Shift

CSL; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

CSL in Knoxville, Tennessee, seeks an experienced Medical Laboratory Technician to screen and process materials for blood and plasma product manufacturing. You will perform unit and donor suitability testing, conduct routine analytical assays, and operate analytical instruments.

The role requires an associate degree in MLS or related field, Tennessee MLT designation, 2+ years of lab experience, and strong computer skills, with adherence to cGMP, SOPs, and safety protocols.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in Medical Laboratory Science or related field is required.
• MLT designation required by the State of Tennessee.
• 2+ years of lab experience preferred.
• Above average computer skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Screen and control materials used in processing blood and plasma products.
• Independently perform unit/donor suitability testing and other assays.
• Perform routine analytical testing using manual and automated methods; analyze results against controls.
• Participate in continuing education.
• Complete maintenance and QC per SOPs.
• Operate analytical instrumentation and perform routine maintenance.
• Follow cGMP guidelines and adhere to regulatory standards in the lab.
• Follow HSE rules and SOPs.

Skills

Computer skills

Lab techniques

Attention to detail

Education

Associate's Degree in Medical Laboratory Science or related field

Tools

Analytical instruments

Job description

Responsibilities

• Under general supervision, performs procedures for screening and controlling material used in the processing, manufacture and distribution of blood and plasma products
• Independently performs lab procedures related to unit and/or donor suitability testing and other assays
• Performs routine analytical testing using manual and automated methods and procedures; analyzes test results against set controls
• Participates in continuing education
• Completes maintenance and Quality Control (QC) per Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
• Operates analytical instrumentation and technical laboratory equipment; performs routine maintenance of instruments and equipment
• Works within current good manufacturing practice (cGMP) guidelines and adheres to all regulatory standards within the lab
• Follows safety regulations, Health Safety and Environmental (HSE) rules, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in Medical Laboratory Science or associated field required
• Medical Lab Technician (MLT) designation as required by the State of Tennessee
• 2+ years' relevant lab experience preferred or equivalent combination of relevant experience and education
• Above average computer skills required

Different qualifications or responsibilities may apply based on local legal and/or educational requirements. Refer to local job documentation where applicable.