Component Quality Control Tech

Rhode Island Blood Center • Providence, RI

19h • $21 • Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for Component Quality Control testing in the laboratory. Responsibilities include component quality control procedures and the execution of component quality control testing that is of moderate complexity or not covered by CLIA regulations.
This position reports to the Laboratory Supervisor, Testing and other Laboratory Supervisors as applicable.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in approved Clinical Laboratory Science training program, ASCP certification eligible.
• Bachelor of Science degree in an applicable field of scientific study with a minimum of classroom laboratory experience (e.g.Chemistry, Biology)
• MT/CLS student applicants must be a student in good standing.
• Must be able to lift up to 60 pounds.
• Must also be able to stand for long periods and sit, stand, walk and lift alternately throughout the duration of the shift.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and data entry skills required.

Responsibilities

• Platelet product management
• Product counts on Hematology instrument
• Perform product qualification
• Bacterial contamination testing
• Pathogen Reduction
• Label blood products after lot release
• Perform Blood Product QC procedures
• Perform Equipment Maintenance procedures
• Receive and prepare samples for testing
• Assist in component preparation
• Preparation of Biohazard waste for disposal
• Reagent receipt and assist in inventory management
• Follow the policies of the Rhode Island Blood Center
• Maintain professional ethics concerning confidentiality of donor information
• Participating in continuing education and in-service training

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees