LPN/Paramedic/Medical Associate

Job Description

Job Description

BioIVT is a leading global provider of research models and value-added research services for drug discovery and development. We specialize in control and disease-state biospecimens, including human and animal tissues, cell products, blood and other biofluids. Our unmatched portfolio of clinical specimens directly supports precision medicine research, aiming to improve patient outcomes by coupling comprehensive clinical data with donor samples. As the premier supplier of hepatic products, including hepatocytes and subcellular fractions, BioIVT enables scientists to better understand the pharmacokinetics and drug metabolism of newly discovered compounds and their effects on disease processes. By combining our technical expertise, exceptional customer service and unparalleled access to biological specimens, BioIVT serves the research community as a trusted partner in elevating science.

SUMMARY

The Medical Associate I to perform medical histories and physicals on donors to qualify donors for eligibility and to ensure donor safety. Candidate will be responsible for performing duties related to donation collections and other backup duties to the medical director and donor center management.

This position will ensure compliance with Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) policies, standard documentation practices, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) regulations, General Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and other Regulatory Guidance’s as applicable.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Perform evaluations of medical history interview screening of potential donors to ensure continued donor suitability. 
• Completion and documentation of screening to ensure suitability requirements are meet for donation collections, perform phlebotomy.
• Perform and document physical examinations as required by SOPs.
• Administration of donor consent
• Assist with mobilization and additional programs as needed.
• Manages donor incidences including donor red cell loss, adverse reactions, and behavioral issues. 
• Provide donor education and health counseling to donors. 
• Maintain and ensure sanitation of equipment and work areas. 
• Support daily, weekly, and monthly activities and assist in the maintenance of sites operational records. 
• Work closely with Regulatory and Quality teams to ensure site compliance. 
• Aid with continuous improvement initiatives. 
• Maintains a thorough understanding and helps in the compliance of SOPs, State and Federal regulations, OSHA, CLIA, and cGMPs standards to ensure facility compliance. 

TRAVEL

This position may require up to  10 % travel over the course of a year. 

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience 

• Educated and currently certified/licensed in the state of employment and according to state requirements as an Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (or equivalent), Licensed Practical Nurse, Licensed Vocation Nurse, Paramedic or Registered Nurse. 

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations Required

• CPR Certification

Language Skills   

• Good oral/written communication 

Mathematical Skills   

• Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, algebra, and proportions to practical situations. 

• Ability to perform routine calculations as directed. 
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. 
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. 

Other Skills and Abilities

• Proficiency in a variety of computer software programs including MS Office 
• Ability to work in a team laboratory environment.
• Ability to troubleshoot method and instrument issues, as needed. 
• Ability to follow standard operating procedures. 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS Example may change based on position.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be required to: stand; walk, sit, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, speak, hear/listen, smell, display manual dexterity, reach with hand and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. 

WORK ENVIRONMENT  

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

A full-time Monday through Friday workweek with general business hours and flexibility to occasionally work additional hours as needed and approved by management.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be working in professional office environment using standard office equipment. 

While performing the duties of this job, frequently required to use personal protective equipment to prevent exposure to hazardous materials. The employee has potential for exposure to fumes, airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals, biohazards, flammable liquids, risk of radiation. The employee is occasionally required to use equipment with moving mechanical parts, with risk of electrical shock and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, at times, the noise level can be louder and hearing protection may be required.

We offer a comprehensive benefit package for eligible team members, including medical, dental, vision, short-term/long-term disability, life insurance, hospital indemnity and accident insurance. We also provide a generous retirement plan with a company match. Eligible employees enjoy competitive time-off policies and a collaborative environment that promotes growth from within. Enjoy company-sponsored events for the entire team!

Join Us!

We can’t wait to work with you! At BioIVT, we believe that diversity and inclusion are key drivers of innovation and success. We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected and empowered to bring their unique perspectives to the table. We seek to build a diverse team and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences and identities.

To Learn more about our mission and team culture, click here!

BioIVT is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

We strongly encourage veterans and individuals with disabilities to apply and are committed to providing reasonable accommodations throughout the application and employment process.