Product Testing Lab Technician II

At Community Blood Center of Greater Kansas City, we have a passionate enthusiasm for service excellence. We believe diversity drives innovation, and we strive to cultivate a workforce as dynamic and diverse as the communities we serve. CBC seeks creative visionaries who thrive in a culture that fosters growth and advancement. We invite you to build and evolve with a global institution committed to excellence in blood banking, transfusion medicine and cellular therapies, and innovative research. Explore our career opportunities, and learn more about how your skills and expertise can save lives and strengthen communities locally, nationally, and around the world.

This position is responsible for preparing platelet products that meet the safety, purity, and potency requirements of the FDA and AABB. In addition, the position is responsible for sampling and testing QC samples.

Essential Functions

PTL Functions

• Perform all functions of PTL/PCL Tech I
• Independently performs review of tasks.
• Assists with POCT site quality control records and monthly quality control records.
• Assists with calibration of hematology analyzers.
• Assists with procedure and equipment validations.
• Ensures all non-conforming products are reported.
• Performs Nageotte counts.
• Ensures monthly inventory, quality monitoring and supply inventory is complete.
• Performs other review as needed.
  
  
  

PCL Functions

• Import test results from donor testing provider.
• Applies holds and removes holds as instructed.
• Reviews documents to ensure non-conforming products are held.
• Handles potentially contaminated products.
• Ensures all non-conforming products are accounted for and segregated.
• Performs review of records for lot release
• Performs label stress testing.
• Ensures weekly and monthly inventory, quality monitoring is complete.
• Identifies problems and notifies Supervisor / designee and responsible department.
• Performs other reviews as needed.
  
  
  

Education

• Bachelor of Science (Biology, Chemistry or other related Science. ) Must provide a copy of the transcript.
  
  
  

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Skills and Knowledge

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to solve problems and work independently within the scope of the task.
• Ability to work with others in a team environment and individually.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Computer skills.
• Knowledge of FDA, CLIA, AABB and OSHA regulations.
• Lab Experience helpful
  
  
  

GENERAL DUTIES

• Take call and work weekends as needed
• Must be able to confidently read, write, and understand English
• Other functions/duties pertaining to the position as assigned on an as-needed basis