Lab Sample Receiving Technician - 1st Shift

About the role

The role involves assisting lab staff and management as needed in jobs (preanalytical in nature) that do not require performance by testing personnel 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.

Responsibilities

• Perform sample receiving/accessioning/processing according to SOP.
• Perform sample centrifugation according to SOP as applicable to assigned area.
• Responsible for discarding samples.
• Request and receive backup samples if applicable to assigned area.
• Perform equipment maintenance and sample management functions to ensure accuracy and appropriate sample processing is performed and completed so testing is performed in a timely manner.
• Daily communication of issues related to laboratory equipment, supplies, workload scheduling and participation in continuous improvement activities. Interactions involve basic courtesy, tact and respect.
• Non-technical duties include monitoring supply inventories, ensuring that supply bins on the Lab floor are adequately stocked, and that work area is maintained in a compliant state, equipment and instrumentation is cleaned in accordance with SOPs.
• 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, Kaizen and Developing Defect Free Processes (DDFP).
• Maintain general cleanliness of work area and assist other work areas as needed to ensure a clean and professional environment.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Previous work experience in a Lab setting is preferred.
• Ability to read and follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and to maintain complete and accurate records.
• Demonstrate work history of above average performance and attendance.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, analytical and problem solving skills and be detail/result oriented.
• Occupational exposure to blood borne pathogens.
• Laboratory environment requiring the ability to walk and stand for the entire work shift.
• Requires frequent lifting up to 30 pounds, and occasional lifting up to 35 pounds.
• Due to potential exposure to blood borne pathogens, 90% of work tasks require prolonged glove wear.
• Must be able to determine impact to product quality when testing deviations occur, contain the situation and implement preventive actions.

Qualifications

• Ability to stand up for 6 - 8 hours.
• Ability to lift, carry, pull up to thirty (30) pounds.

Skills and Competencies

• Ability to read and follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and to maintain complete and accurate records.
• Demonstrate work history of above average performance and attendance.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, analytical and problem solving skills and be detail/result oriented.
• Occupational exposure to blood borne pathogens.
• Laboratory environment requiring the ability to walk and stand for the entire work shift.
• Requires frequent lifting up to 30 pounds, and occasional lifting up to 35 pounds.
• Due to potential exposure to blood borne pathogens, 90% of work tasks require prolonged glove wear.
• Must be able to determine impact to product quality when testing deviations occur, contain the situation and implement preventive actions.

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.

For Location:

• USA - GA - Social Circle - Baxter Pkwy

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.

Pay

U.S. Hourly Wage Range: $16.92 - $26.60

Schedule

Full time