Processing Lab Tech I

Gulf Coast Blood•Houston, TX

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Under immediate supervision of Shift Supervisor or other manager, this position processes samples received in accordance with regulations and enters requisition and donor information into the computer. This role involves quarantining units, processing sample tubes by centrifuging and entering them into the computer, processing outside testing samples, performing computer searches and verifications, troubleshooting equipment, recording temperatures, discarding old samples, storing test tubes, picking up samples from clients, and responding to client concerns. The position also requires completing continuing education and performing additional duties as assigned.

Requirements

High School Diploma
No previous experience or training required.

Nice To Haves

One year laboratory and/or assembly production experience.

Responsibilities

Quarantines units as required and follows all safety regulations concerning the handling of biohazard materials to include cleaning work area, centrifuges, and master trays.
Processes sample tubes by centrifuging and placing in master trays in correct order and enters tubes into LB-Trays in the computer.
Processes outside testing samples by recording (on outside testing sheet) applying GC bar codes and entering in the computer with correct client code.
Performs computer searches, matches, verifications, and printouts as assigned and identifies possible tube errors through use of computer assisted programs.
Initiates troubleshooting of equipment and resolution of problems and reports outcome to Supervisor.
Records refrigerator and freezer temperatures and discards old samples and stores test tubes in the refrigerator.
Picks up samples from client and responds to client concerns in a timely and courteous manner.
Complete at least 12 hours continuing education per year.
Additional duties as assigned.