Biological Quality Assurance Technician - Transfusion

Werfen•Norcross, GA

21h

About The Position

Introduction Werfen is a growing, family-owned, innovative company founded in 1966 in Barcelona, Spain. We are a worldwide leader in specialized diagnostics in the areas of Hemostasis, Acute Care Diagnostics, Transfusion, Autoimmunity, and Transplant. Through our Original Equipment Manufacturing (OEM) business line, we research, develop, and manufacture customized assays and biomaterials. We operate directly in 30 countries, and in more than 100 territories through distributors. Our Headquarters and Technology Centers are located in the US and Europe, and our workforce is more than 7,000 strong. Our success comes from a specific focus in these rapidly evolving diagnostic areas, our commitment to customers, and our dedication to innovation and quality. We’re passionate about providing healthcare professionals the most valuable and complete solutions to improve hospital efficiency and enhance patient care Overview We are looking for a Biological Quality Assurance (BQA) Technician to join our QA team. The Biological Quality Assurance Technician is responsible performing product and environmenetal sampling for microbiological and environmental testing to confirm the quality of products at Immucor, Inc.for the microbiological testing and environmental monitoring to confirm the quality of products at Immucor, Inc. This position is not eligible for sponsorship for work authorization by Immucor, Inc. Therefore, if you will require sponsorship from us for work authorization now or in the future, we cannot consider your application at this time . Biological Quality Assurance Technician (BQA) – QA - Healthcare Responsibilities The BQA Technician will be responsible for performing all assigned tasks following applicable laboratory SOPs, OSHA regulations and cGMP regulations (i.e. Blood borne pathogens and chemical hazards). Responsibilities of the Biological Quality Assurance Technician include:

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree (BS/BA) from four-year college or university; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Must be able to visualize bacterial culture media to properly inoculate media for testing.

Nice To Haves

BS degree preferred in Microbiology, Biology, Medical Laboratory Science
1-2 years’ experience in a microbiological laboratory setting including experience in laboratory techniques is preferred, but not required
Microbiological or environmental sampling experience and/or general laboratory experience desired

Responsibilities

Performs cultures of environmental samples.
Performs environmental sampling of controlled environments, including air, water, surface and personnel.
Performs cultures of bulk and final product.
Incubates, reads and records culture results.
Performs and reports gram stain results.
Follows asceptic technique in controlled areas.
Performs data entry and filing of department paperwork.
Performs calculations as needed.
Review and revise departmental SOPs and forms as required
Support execution of Facility Qualifications and Raw Material/Process Validations as required.
Performs other duties as assigned as per the Sr. Manager Quality Operations or BQA Supervisor.
Performs cultures of environmental samples.