QC Manufacturing Technologist - Charlotte, NC
About The Position
The QC Lab Technologist performs basic through advanced manufacturing, processing, and testing procedures on blood products and interprets results before blood is released to area hospitals. The role manufactures and prepares pathogen-reduced platelet products for hospital patient use in a highly regulated environment. The successful candidate demonstrates strong attention to detail, a customer-service focus, and compassion toward internal and external customers. The standard schedule is Tuesday through Saturday, 10:00 p.m. to 6:30 a.m. The role requires training on first shift for approximately 6–8 weeks.
Requirements
- Associate degree in science or a bachelor's degree in an applied science.
- At least 4 years of related experience in a regulatory, laboratory, or manufacturing environment, or an equivalent combination of education and related experience.
- Must meet state and CLIA requirements where applicable.
- Ability to use a wide variety of laboratory or medical equipment, a personal computer, and applicable software for sustained periods.
- Ability to work with a team.
- Ability to stand, stretch, stoop, and bend for extended periods; lift, pull, push, and move objects weighing up to 50 pounds; and work in walk-in refrigerators or freezers for periods of time.
- Must wear protective clothing such as lab coats, gloves, and face shields when exposed to blood and blood products or when required by the work location.
- Must be able to train on first shift for approximately 6–8 weeks.
Responsibilities
- Perform moderate- to high-complexity laboratory testing procedures on donor specimens and blood products, interpret test results, and identify and quarantine products or samples that do not meet quality requirements.
- Meet departmental quality and quantity production and testing goals, and appropriately manage exceptions.
- Ensure products are suitable for release for distribution.
- Prioritize workload to meet production and customer requirements.
- Perform quality control on products, reagents, equipment, and test kits.
- Maintain accurate electronic and physical inventory locations for products and samples.
- Participate in troubleshooting and problem-solving activities with cross-functional teams.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision plans
- Health spending accounts and flexible spending accounts
- Paid time off starting at 15 days per year, based on job type and tenure
- 11 paid holidays, comprising six core holidays and five floating holidays
- 401(k) with up to 6% match
- Paid family leave
- Employee assistance
- Short- and long-term disability and insurance
- Service awards and recognition
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Associate degree
