White Blood Cell Technician

Streck•La Vista, NE

4d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for processing of human and or simulated white and red blood cell components, including preparing pools for production lots. Responsible for performing other duties as assigned by management.

Requirements

Field of Study: Science related field preferred.
Experience: Minimum Requirements: Associate degree. Previous applicable experience can substitute for the degree requirement.
Must be dependable, well organized, possess good interpersonal skills, and be able to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
Ability to perform mathematical calculations.
Prior laboratory experience helpful.
Knowledge of and ability to operate machines, equipment such as: Masterflex Pumps, Centrifuges, Hematology Instruments, microscope and more.
Ability to track numerous samples utilizing a number of different instruments and maintaining printouts.
Ability to accurately measure, pour and/or decant liquids.
Ability to begin to anticipate and analyze problems and recommend corrective action.
Ability to read and understand Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and the Employee-Right-To-Know program.

Responsibilities

Complete check-in of incoming raw material.
Process incoming white blood cell raw materials by washing, treating, and fixing the material. Additional processing duties such as diluent additions, centrifugation, incubation, and aspiration according to standard operating procedures.
Prepare sterility samples and other tests at designated stages using proper aseptic techniques. Perform final counts and scans and interpret technical data for component material.
Ensure sterility requirements are met for final component material to be transferred on specified due dates and adhere to the production schedule.
Strict adherence to work instructions to ensure processes are completed accurately.
Strict adherence to established Quality Systems and documentation as they pertain to manufacturing activities.
Complete all appropriate documentation necessary for traceability of materials including component batch files and lot information accurately, legibly and in a timely manner.
Maintain aseptic work areas and proper clean room sanitization using aseptic procedures including washing hands when entering and leaving the laboratory and throughout processing.
Report all problems, procedure or process issues, or personnel concerns to management.
Comply with all departmental and company safety procedures and regulations (including FDA and ISO regulations).
Provide input on improving established procedures for production through cost, time and labor-saving ideas.
Attend all departmental functions including any meeting to discuss production problems or new products.
Interface with other departments involved in production when necessary for the purposes of communicating and working towards solutions to production problems, planning, and scheduling of workloads, maintaining adequate inventory of solutions and labware, and coordinating equipment schedules.
Other duties as assigned by management.