Processing Technician

SUMMARY

This position will be responsible for the processing of biological materials into final products.

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.

· Maintain safety and integrity of product and samples during processing, storage and shipment release in accordance with SOPS.

· Perform plasma, blood and sample processing according to SOP, customer specifications, State and Federal regulations and Company policies.

· Performance of sample and unit centrifugation

· Labeling control and documentation of product according to donor programs.

· Provide support for QC release of all products.

· Perform quality control on various laboratory equipment.

· Manage product packing, and inventory within freezers and refrigerators.

· Disposition of unsuitable product with concurrent documentation

· Prepare product shipment and verification.

· Receive, inventory, and maintain storage area for incoming supplies.

· This position is not limited to these duties and may be asked to do additional tasks

· Performing daily, weekly, monthly and annual QC on all equipment as required by laboratory SOPs.

· Handling inventory and preparing products and affiliated documentation for shipment to client.

· Assisting in the development and validation of procedures and techniques.

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

· High School Diploma or equivalent (GED)

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations Required

· None required

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations Preferred

· None

Other Skills and Abilities

· Proficiency in a variety of computer software programs including MS Office

· Ability to work in a team laboratory environment.

· Good verbal and written communication skills

· Strong attention to detail and ability to follow complex SOPs

· Superior organizational and time-management skills

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

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, crouch, , display manual dexterity, reach with hand and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

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.

Lab / Lab Support - 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. The employee may work both inside and outside in heat/cold, wet/humid, and dry/arid conditions.

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position. To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws. All job requirements are subject to modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Continued employment remains on an at-will basis, unless otherwise contractually bound.