Lab Technician

About the role

B Positive Plasma is seeking a laboratory tech (Plasma Processing Tech) to join their growing team. The ideal candidate should have a pleasant demeanor, excellent communication skills, and comfort working with needles and handling blood products.

Responsibilities

• Read, write, and understand the English language
• Legible handwriting
• Set up and operate instruments used for manipulating, monitoring, and storing plasma products
• Maintain instruments used for processing and storage of donor samples and products
• Document operational and maintenance activities when necessary
• Determine supply inventory requirements; order and restock, as needed
• Quarantine and discard unacceptable samples and products
• Pack, label, and ship samples and products to meet supplier requirements
• Store products in and maintain organization of large, walk-in, sub-zero freezer
• Available to travel up to 25 miles to other facilities for training or assisting other centers' staffing needs
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Education and Experience:
• High school diploma or equivalent (must provide documentation)
• Ability to read and write English
• Proficiency in computer operations (Microsoft Word and Excel)
• Requires Skills and Abilities:
• Must be able to operate accurately the following equipment:
• Computer (basic skills includes typing, following prompts on monitor, using mouse, saving information etc.)
• Freezer
• Sealer
• Centrifuge
• Thermometer
• Tachometer
• Stop watch
• Memory Monitoring Thermometer
• Relative Humidity Monitor
• Physical Requirements:
• Read computer screens, procedure manuals and other documents
• Hear doorbells, alarms, telephone, and other mechanical devices
• Work confidently while being observed during frequent quality inspections
• Must be able to lift 40+ lbs. with or without assistance
• Work in walk-in, sub-zero freezer and be able to withstand temperatures of -40 degrees Celsius for prolonged periods of time
• Ability to stand while working for long periods of time

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent (must provide documentation)
• Ability to read and write English
• Proficiency in computer operations (Microsoft Word and Excel)
• Must be able to operate accurately the following equipment:
• Computer (basic skills includes typing, following prompts on monitor, using mouse, saving information etc.)
• Freezer
• Sealer
• Centrifuge
• Thermometer
• Tachometer
• Stop watch
• Memory Monitoring Thermometer
• Relative Humidity Monitor

Skills

• Read, write, and understand the English language
• Legible handwriting
• Operate accurately various laboratory equipment
• Document operational and maintenance activities
• Manage inventory and restock supplies
• Handle quarantine and discard unacceptable samples and products
• Pack, label, and ship samples and products
• Work in a cold environment
• Lift heavy objects
• Stand for long periods of time

Benefits

• Competitive Wages
• Flexible scheduling
• Positive Work Environment
• Paid training opportunities
• Comprehensive Medical and Dental Benefits
• Paid Time Off
• 401(k) Plan