Lab Sample Receiving Technician
LabSampleReceivingTechnician1stShift
“Lab Sample Receiving Technician - 1st Shift at Lab Sample Receiving Technician. Skills: process management, cross-functional coordination, vendor/stakeholder management, operational metrics, resource planning, continuous improvement, Ability to read and follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), maintain complete and accurate records, determine impact to product quality when testing deviations occur, contain the situation and implement preventive actions, communication and interpersonal skills”
What You'll Achieve.
ensure the highest quality testing standards for the plasma we collect.; achieve site operational excellence goals
Industry & Context.
analytical and problem solving skills
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., The physical demands described above are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job., Ability to stand up for 6 - 8 hours, Ability to lift, carry, pull up to thirty (30) pounds
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
High School diploma or equivalent required.
Nice to Have
Previous work experience in a Lab setting is preferred
What You'll Do.
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 back-up 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
workload scheduling and participation in continuous improvement activities.
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
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.
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Daily communication of issues related to laboratory equipment, supplies, workload scheduling and participation in continuous improvement activities.; Interactions involve basic courtesy, tact and respect.; Interfaces with employees of various educational backgrounds and levels within the company.; Must be able to communicate effectively with all these various business partners.
Communication Scope
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Process & Methodology
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).
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