**JOB SUMMARY** Responsible for performing laboratory procedures related to specialty plasma under the direction of the Laboratory Manager. Operates within the scope of Good Laboratory Manufacturing Practices, cGMP, CLIA and OSHA regulations. **ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS** Every effort has been made to make your job description as complete as possible. However, that in no way states or implies that these duties/responsibilities are the only duties you will be required to perform. The omission of specific duties/responsibilities does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or is a logical assignment to the position. **MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES** **Core** + Records temperatures of laboratory rooms, equipment (refrigerators, freezers, water baths, etc.) as scheduled per SOP. + Ensures temperatures are within established parameters and if unacceptable, notifies supervisor and takes appropriate corrective action(s). + Calibrates and maintains laboratory instruments, analyzers, and equipment. + Performs and documents Installation Qualification (IQ), Operational Qualification (OQ), Performance Qualification (PQ) on laboratory instruments and equipment. + Completes preventative maintenance which does not require an outside service technician. + Processes incoming samples and shipments, as needed. + Completes data entry of antibody consultation reports including specialty plasma inventory and titer results. + Performs laboratory tests and procedures regularly including Quality Control and Quality Assurance tests. + Prepares samples and paperwork for shipment adhering to proper temperature storage guidelines. + Signs off Operations Screener duties when appropriate. + Trains new staff and performs Annual Competencies. + Performs Sample Management and sorting, including data entry of test results on specialty plasma. + Performs Laboratory Assays. + Deglycerolizes RBC Ped Packs for immunization, if applicable. + Freezes WB iRBC units, if applicable. + Performs instrument / equipment validation, calibration, maintenance, and Quality Control (QC). + Provides monthly stats and charts to monitor shifts and trends. + Prepares and pipettes individual unit samples into Pool/Shipment samples. + Prepares in-house reagents, standards, and controls for select assays. + Prepares shipment of samples, including vials, to appropriate labs, centers and customers as needed. + Participates in Proficiency Testing as per applicable State regulations. + Performs manual data entry of test results into the DMS. + Maintains and reviews records. + Reviews inventory needs as required. + Prepares Medical Waste for Pickup & Destruction, including proper disposal of hazardous materials. + Provides support to create and revise Laboratory SOPs. **Managerial / Supervisory** N/A **General** Must be able to execute all terms and conditions set forth in the **KEDPLASMA** **Employee** **Handbook** , including, but not limited to: + Work in a safety-conscious manner which ensures that safe work practices are used in order not to pose a risk to self or others in the workplace. + Comply with company Global Code of Conduct and company’s policies and procedures and all the applicable regulations. + Maintain a dependable attendance record and adhere to standards of cleanliness, grooming, hygiene, and dress code. + Attend and participate in scheduled training, educational classes, and meeting(s) in a timely manner as instructed by supervisor/manager. + Cooperate with department personnel, as well as other center staff to ensure services can be adequately maintained to meet the needs of the donors. + Meet with supervisor/manager on a regular basis to assist in identifying and correcting problem areas and/or improving services. + Complete all assigned tasks in a timely manner as instructed by supervisor/manager. + Adhere to work schedules in completing and performing assigned tasks. + Promote KEDRION Values: Together as One; Care; Integrity; Sustainable Impact; and Courage. + Create and maintain an atmosphere of warmth, personal interest, and positive emphasis, as well as a calm environment. + Interact in a tactful, diplomatic, and humanistic manner with donors, visitors, and co-workers to provide a safe, efficient, and caring environment which ensures the self-respect, personal dignity, physical safety of each donor and center guest. + Treat donors, visitors, and co-workers with courtesy, respect, and dignity. Perform any miscellaneous duties or work assignments, as required. **PRIMARY CONTACTS** + Center management, employees, auditors, inspectors, vendors, corporate staff, and visitors. **REQUIREMENTS** **Education, Qualifications & Experience** + Baccalaureate degree in Medical Technology required. + Applicable State License in Medical Technology required. + Minimum three years of laboratory experience or equivalent combination of education and work experience preferred. + Completion of CEUs to maintain State License required. **Physical Requirements** Work is primarily light in nature, with exerting up to 50lbs of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Use of fingers to type and / or enter numbers on keyboards, keypads, etc. along with grabbing object(s). Additionally includes, reaching, handling, talking, hearing, bending, stooping, and walking. Involves sitting, standing, and walking most of the time. **Working Conditions** + Primarily inside with well-lighted and well-ventilated areas. + Exposure to Blood Borne Pathogens. + Exposure to an environment with a temperature of -40°C for long periods of time (i.e., several hours). **Travel** N/A All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status.