Quality Control Laboratory Technician - Dedham, MA

VetJobs•Dedham, MA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Quality Control Laboratory Technicians perform manufacturing and inventory control processes in a highly regulated environment, from receipt of unprocessed blood through maintaining accurate records of finished goods in preparation for distribution to hospitals. The role requires attention to detail, a customer-service focus, and compassionate interactions with internal and external customers. Team members are expected to show up for every shift and contribute positively and proactively. The position manufactures, labels, tests, samples, and stores blood products and samples according to applicable policies and procedures. It also includes inventory management, equipment operation and quality checks, computer-based production and inventory work, documentation, quality review, and complex blood-product manufacturing tasks. The standard schedule is Friday through Tuesday, 12:00 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. Training is Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. for the first four to six weeks. Pay is $24.50 per hour, plus a shift differential of $2.25–$3.50 per hour for applicable evening and weekend hours.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
Good computer skills and ability to use a wide variety of programs and laboratory equipment.
Attention to detail, accurate documentation, and good decision-making skills.
Good communication skills and ability to work on a team and independently with minimal supervision.
Ability to stand, stretch, stoop, and bend for extended periods.
Ability to lift, pull, push, and move objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
May work in walk-in refrigerators or freezers for periods of time.
May be required to wear protective clothing such as lab coats, gloves, and face shields.

Nice To Haves

At least two years of related experience in a regulatory, laboratory, or manufacturing environment, or an equivalent combination of education and related experience; preferred.

Responsibilities

Manufacture, label, test, sample, and store blood products and samples according to applicable policies and procedures.
Meet department quality and quantity production and distribution goals and ensure products and samples are suitable for release.
Perform inventory management throughout the manufacturing process.
Operate and maintain equipment, perform validation and quality control checks, and ensure adequate supplies are available.
Enter data and operate computer programs associated with component production, labeling, storage, and sample tube management.
Maintain accurate, legible, and complete manufacturing records and electronic and physical inventory locations for products and samples.
Analyze visual inspections and information from other departments to make decisions that meet time requirements and quality standards.
Identify and quarantine products or samples that do not meet quality requirements and dispose of unacceptable products or samples.
Perform complex manufacturing tasks, including pooled product manufacturing, freezing, washing or deglycerolizing blood products, pathogen reduction, and further manufacturing of apheresis products.
Participate in on-the-job training of staff.
Interact with internal and external customers in a positive, proactive, customer-focused, compassionate manner.
Show up for every shift and contribute fully while at work.