Lab Technician - 3rd Shift
Company: BioLife Plasma Services
Location: Social Circle
Posted on: May 27, 2023
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Job Description
About Us:Every day, our BioLife Testing Laboratories mission is to
ensure the highest quality testing standards for the plasma we
collect. The plasma our centers collect will become life-changing
medicines for patients in need. Here, a commitment to lab testing
quality, customer service to our centers and most importantly our
commitment to our patients is expected.
BioLife Plasma Services is a subsidiary of Takeda Pharmaceutical
Company Ltd.
What Takeda can offer you:Takeda offers a purpose you can believe
in, a team you can count on, opportunities for career growth, and a
comprehensive benefits program, all in a fast-paced, friendly
environment. Every day at BioLife, we feel good knowing that what
we do helps improve the lives of patients with rare diseases. While
you focus on our donors, we'll support you.
More about us:At Takeda, we are transforming patient care through
the development of novel specialty pharmaceuticals and best in
class patient support programs. Takeda is a patient-focused company
that will inspire and empower you to grow through life-changing
work.Certified as a Global Top Employer, Takeda offers stimulating
careers, encourages innovation, and strives for excellence in
everything we do. We foster an inclusive, collaborative workplace,
in which our teams are united by an unwavering commitment to bring
Better Health and a Brighter Future to people around the world.
Responsible for performing testing in accordance with established
Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), applicable sections of the
Code of Federal Regulations (CFRs), with emphasis on Good
Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), the Clinical Laboratory Improvement
Act of 1988 (CLIA), and applicable Takeda and BioLife policies,
procedures and quality initiatives.
ACCOUNTABILITIES
+ Perform only high and moderate complexity tests for which
certification has been authorized by the laboratory director or
designee and deemed commensurate with their education, training,
and technical abilities.
+ Responsible for sample management, test performance, quality
control, result review, result reporting and equipment maintenance
such that accurate and appropriate sample testing is performed,
completed, and reported in a timely manner.
+ Follow the laboratorys procedures for specimen handling and
processing, test analyses, reporting and maintaining records of
donor test results.
+ Test and maintain records that demonstrate proficiency testing
samples are tested in the same manner as donor samples.
+ Adhere to the laboratorys quality control policies, document all
quality control activities, instrument and procedural calibrations
and maintenance performed.
+ Identify problems that may adversely affect test performance or
reporting of test results and either correct the problems or
immediately notify the laboratory management.
+ Follow the laboratorys established corrective action policies and
procedures whenever test systems are not within the laboratorys
established acceptable levels of performance.
+ Document all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate
from the laboratories established performance specifications.
+ Participate in operational excellence initiatives and projects to
drive a culture of continuous improvement to achieve site
operational excellence goals (including but not limited to 5S,
Value Stream Mapping and Kaizen).
+ Other duties as assigned.
Technical/Functional (Line) Expertise
+ Ability to read and follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
and to maintain complete and accurate records
+ Excellent written and verbal communication skills, interpersonal
skills and analytical/problem solving skills
+ Proficiency in the use of personal computers and applicable
software
Leadership
+ Integrity
+ Fairness
+ Honesty
+ Perseverance
+ Putting the patient at the center
+ Building trust with society
+ Reinforcing our reputation
+ Developing the business
Decision-making and Autonomy
+ Must be able to determine impact to product quality when testing
deviations occur, contain the situation and implement preventive
actions.
Interaction
+ Interfaces with employees of various educational backgrounds and
levels within the company. Must be able to communicate effectively
with all these various business partners.
Complexity
+ Ability to stand up for 6-8 hours
+ Ability to lift, carry and pull up to twenty-five (25) pounds
+ Potential exposure to blood borne pathogens requires 90% of work
tasks to be performed while wearing gloves
EDUCATION, BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS:
Essential:
Bachelors degree from an accredited college/university in a
biomedical discipline (Chemical, physical, biological, clinical lab
science, or medical technology,) OR
Associate degree from an accredited college/university in
laboratory science or medical laboratory technology
Desired:
Bachelors degree in medical technology or Associates degree in
medical laboratory technology
1-year laboratory training or work experience preferred
MT or MLT certification from ASCP or other accredited certifying
organization preferred
Benefits
+ Work-Life Balance
Regular hours and time for life outside of the office.
+ Health Care
Comprehensive coverage including Medical, Dental, Vision and
Flexible Spending Accounts.
+ Tuition Reimbursement
Learn and grow with tuition reimbursement.
+ Paid Time Off
Get the chance to relax and recharge with paid time off.
+ Maternity and Paternity Leave
Bond with your newborn with Maternity and Paternity Leave.
+ Life and Disability Insurance
Take care of your future with Life and Disability Insurance.
EEO Statement
Takeda is proud in its commitment to creating a diverse workforce
and providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and
applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion,
sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression,
parental status, national origin, age, disability, citizenship
status, genetic information or characteristics, marital status,
status as a Vietnam era veteran, special disabled veteran, or other
protected veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and
local laws, and any other characteristic protected by law.
Locations
USA - GA - Social Circle - Baxter Pkwy
Worker Type
Employee
Worker Sub-Type
Regular
Time Type
Full time
Keywords: BioLife Plasma Services, Athens , Lab Technician - 3rd Shift, Healthcare , Social Circle, Georgia
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