Senior Specialist Production, Specialized Production - 2nd Shift

Versiti, Inc.•Milwaukee, WI

31d•Onsite

About The Position

Overview Location: Milwaukee, WI | Full-Time | 3:00 PM – 1:30 AM | Rotating Weekends Ready to start a career that truly makes a difference? Join Versiti, a mission-driven healthcare organization dedicated to saving lives through blood, organ, and tissue donation, research, and diagnostics. No lab experience? No problem! This entry-level role comes with paid, hands-on training to help you succeed and grow in an exciting, fast-paced environment. What You’ll Do: Follow all lab procedures and regulatory compliance standards to keep our operations safe and effective Manufacture blood components like red blood cells (RBCs) and platelets (PLTs) Perform quality control testing using hematology analyzers, pH meters, and WBC counters Test platelets for bacterial contamination and handle infectious disease testing tubes Label, package, and prepare blood products for distribution with precision Maintain and calibrate lab equipment, perform daily QC and preventive maintenance Assist with validation, proficiency testing, and training efforts Manage inventory of reagents and supplies to keep the lab running smoothly Support your team by communicating clearly and monitoring workflow Work rotating weekends and holidays, contributing to a life-saving mission Perform other related duties as assigned What You Bring: Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree in a science-related field (Biology, Chemistry, Medical Technology preferred) — entry-level or lab experience welcomed! Strong attention to detail and comfort with routine, repetitive tasks Excellent time management skills and ability to work both independently and as part of a team Flexibility to work rotating weekends and holidays Dependability and commitment—because every task helps save lives Why Versiti? Paid training program: 4–6 weeks of hands-on learning with dedicated support Shift and weekend pay differentials to reward your hard work Comprehensive benefits package: Medical, dental, vision, PTO, holidays, 401(k) with match, and more Work with purpose: Be part of a team that improves and saves lives every single day Position Summary Under the direction of the department leadership, executes quality control testing strategies on Versiti's blood supply to ensure regulatory requirements are met and manufactures platelet products according to operational standards. Enhances existing procedures and services with quality that exceeds customer expectations. Demonstrates the ability to take initiative, drive productivity, and build a collaborative environment.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in biology or related science preferred
Associate's Degree in a chemical, physical or biological science or medical laboratory technology or other experience may be accepted by management required
1-3 years 1+ year of related work experience in a health care setting preferred
Ability to read and interpret Standard Operating Procedures, maintenance instructions, and other department manuals required
Above average attention to detail and problem-solving skills required
Demonstrates sensitivity and seeks to understand customers’ perspective required
Ability to adjust work activities based on volume, priorities, and interruptions required
Flexibility to work independently and across the department required
Accountable to key performance indicators and department goals required
General office equipment (computer, printer, fax, copy machine) required
Computer (desk top, lap top, tablet) required
Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) required
Software systems (Blood Establishment Computer Systems, Title 21) required
Lab specific equipment, including, but not limited to: • Pipettes, Centrifuges, scales, tube sealers, welders • Freezers, refrigerators • Sysmex, ADAM, ABx, BacT/Alert, BDFACS Calibur required

Responsibilities

Understands and performs laboratory activities to all applicable regulatory and compliance requirements
Performs and evaluates quality control testing on blood products using hematology analyzers, pH meters, and WBC counting technologies
Performs blood product manufacturing on RBCs and PLTs
Maintains equipment by performing daily quality control and preventative maintenance
Performs testing on proficiency testing for CAP surveys
Labels blood products according to regulatory requirements
Accessions and packs blood donor sample tubes for infectious disease testing where applicable
Performs reconciliations, lot release and client sample release of infectious disease testing
Performs pathogen reduction production process on blood products, as applicable
Performs donor antigen testing and antibody titrations, as applicable
Conducts validation procedures to qualify new production processes
Assists in annual revisions of procedures
Supports trainers by coordinating and maintaining staff training and competencies
Maintains competencies in required tasks in Core Production and/or Hospital Services
Maintains equipment reagent inventory levels for daily laboratory operations
Delegates, monitors and motivates team members
Works in partnership with Leads and Supervisor to improve communication between management and employees
Works weekend, holiday rotations and on-call, as needed
Other duties, as assigned
Performs other duties as assigned
Complies with all policies and standards