Lab Technician - 1st Shift

Overview 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. A commitment to lab testing quality, customer service to our centers, and to our patients is expected. Responsibilities Perform only high and moderate complexity tests for which certification has been authorized by the laboratory director or designee and deemed commensurate with the employee’s 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 laboratory’s 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 laboratory’s 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 laboratory management. Follow the laboratory’s established corrective action policies and procedures whenever test systems are not within the laboratory’s established acceptable levels of performance. Document all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from the laboratory’s 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. Essential Bachelor’s 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 Bachelor’s degree in medical technology or Associate’s 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. BioLife Compensation and Benefits We understand compensation is an important factor as you consider the next step in your career. We are committed to equitable pay for all employees, and we strive to be more transparent with our pay practices. Location: USA - AL - Hoover U.S. Hourly Wage Range: $19.81 - $31.10 The estimated hourly wage range reflects an anticipated range for this position. The actual hourly wage offered may depend on a variety of factors, including the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job. The actual hourly wage offered will be in accordance with state or local minimum wage requirements for the job location. U.S. based employees may be eligible for short‑term incentives. U.S. based employees may be eligible to participate in medical, dental, vision insurance, a 401(k) plan and company match, short‑term and long‑term disability coverage, basic life insurance, a tuition reimbursement program, paid volunteer time off, company holidays, and well‑being benefits, among others. U.S. based employees are also eligible to receive, per calendar year, up to 80 hours of sick time, and new hires are eligible to accrue up to 120 hours of paid vacation. EEO Statement We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other protected status as required by law. #J-18808-Ljbffr