Senior Specialist Production

Versiti•Indianapolis, IN

19h

About The Position

Under the direction of department leadership, the Senior Specialist Production executes quality control testing strategies on Versiti’s blood supply to ensure regulatory requirements are met and manufactures platelet products according to operational standards. The role enhances existing procedures and services with a focus on exceeding customer expectations, taking initiative, driving productivity, and building a collaborative environment. The position performs laboratory quality control testing and blood product manufacturing, maintains equipment and inventory, supports staff training and competency processes, and participates in process validation. It also supports team communication and may delegate, monitor, and motivate team members. Weekend and holiday rotations and on-call work may be required as needed.

Requirements

Associate degree in a chemical, physical, or biological science, medical laboratory technology, or other experience accepted by management.
Ability to read and interpret Standard Operating Procedures, maintenance instructions, and other department manuals.
Above-average attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
Sensitivity to customers and ability to understand their perspective.
Ability to adjust work activities based on volume, priorities, and interruptions.
Flexibility to work independently and across the department.
Accountability to key performance indicators and department goals.
Ability to use general office equipment, including a computer, printer, fax machine, and copy machine.
Ability to use a desktop computer, laptop, or tablet.
Knowledge of Microsoft Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Ability to use software systems including Blood Establishment Computer Systems and Title 21.
Ability to use laboratory equipment including pipettes, centrifuges, scales, tube sealers, welders, freezers, refrigerators, Sysmex, ADAM, ABx, BacT/Alert, and BDFACS Calibur.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in biology or a related science preferred.
One or more years of related work experience in a health care setting preferred.

Responsibilities

Understand and perform laboratory activities in compliance with applicable regulatory and compliance requirements.
Perform and evaluate quality control testing on blood products using hematology analyzers, pH meters, and WBC counting technologies.
Manufacture RBC and platelet products.
Maintain equipment by performing daily quality control and preventative maintenance.
Perform proficiency testing for CAP surveys.
Label blood products according to regulatory requirements.
Accession and pack blood donor sample tubes for infectious disease testing, where applicable.
Perform reconciliations, lot release, and client sample release of infectious disease testing.
Perform pathogen reduction production processes on blood products, as applicable.
Perform donor antigen testing and antibody titrations, as applicable.
Conduct validation procedures to qualify new production processes.
Assist with annual revisions of procedures.
Support trainers by coordinating and maintaining staff training and competencies.
Maintain competencies in required tasks in Core Production and/or Hospital Services.
Maintain equipment and reagent inventory levels for daily laboratory operations.
Delegate, monitor, and motivate team members.
Work in partnership with Leads and Supervisor to improve communication between management and employees.
Work weekend and holiday rotations and on-call, as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Comply with all policies and standards.