Quality Control Laboratory Specialist

About This Role

This role involves performing advanced manufacturing, processing, and testing procedures on blood products, interpreting results, and manufacturing pathogen-reduced platelet products in a highly regulated environment. The specialist will also supervise and mentor junior staff on the designated shift.

Responsibilities

• Perform moderate to high complexity laboratory testing procedures and interpret results on donor specimens and blood products
• Identify and quarantine products/samples that do not meet quality requirements
• Meet quality and quantity production and testing goals established by the department
• Ensure products are suitable for release for distribution
• Prioritize workload to meet production and customer requirements
• Perform quality control on products, reagents, equipment, and various test kits
• Maintain accurate electronic and physical inventory locations for products/samples
• Track quantities and results of QC testing performed to meet ARC and regulatory requirements
• Participate in QC staff training and QC projects; may serve as a project lead
• Participate in troubleshooting and problem-solving activities with cross-functional teams

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in an applied science with 1 year hematology-testing experience OR a MLT/MT certification or MLS degree
• Minimum 4 years of related experience in a regulatory, laboratory, or manufacturing environment or equivalent combination of education and related experience required for non-MLT/MT staff
• Must meet state and CLIA requirements where applicable
• Ability to use a wide variety of lab or medical equipment, personal computer and applicable software
• Ability to work with a team

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in an applied science or MLT/MT certification or MLS degree
• 1 year of hematology-testing experience for those with a Bachelor's degree, or 4 years of related experience in a regulatory, laboratory, or manufacturing environment for non-MLT/MT staff.

Nice to Have

• Related experience in a regulatory, laboratory, or manufacturing environment

Benefits

Certifications