Clinical Laboratory Scientist 1

## Job Summary

Want to Expand
your career-development potential,
your ability to help donors and patients,
and your access to professional opportunities?

We’re growing fast.
[You can, too!]

There are so many ways Octapharma Plasma can enhance your life and your career. Our strong growth is creating great learning and career development opportunities throughout our company, and especially our donation centers. Because you’re someone who loves to learn, enjoys people, and has a real heart to help, we encourage you to join us as a: Clinical Laboratory Scientist I

## This is What You’ll Do

- Performs a full range of laboratory tests, from the most routine to the most complex, with little or no supervision. Performs high complexity tests that are authorized by the CLIA laboratory director and require a degree of skill commensurate with the individual's education, training or experience, and technical abilities.
- Responsible for specimen processing, test performance and reporting test results.
- Follow the laboratory's procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analyses, reporting and maintaining records of test results.
- Identify problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results and resolve the problem or bring it to the immediate attention of supervisor, manager, or director.
- Perform FDA, CLIA, and other required tests on blood and blood products according to Octapharma Plasma approved SOPs or special protocols.
- May be cross-trained to perform the following: Viral marker testing, syphilis screen, sickle cell screen, total protein, protein electrophoresis, ABO, Rh, antibody detection, antibody identification and red cell phenotyping, sterility cultures, Nucleic Acid Testing (NAT)
- Operate and interact with an array of complex precision instruments and a variety of highly automated and electronic equipment.
- Maintain complete and accurate records of all events, tasks and testing related to product testing and eventual release or distribution.
- Perform and document laboratory testing and instrument quality control, proficiency testing, preventive maintenance, and troubleshooting as required. Maintain records that demonstrate proficiency testing samples are tested in the same manner as donor samples.
- Provide on call coverage per rotational schedule along with other cross trained individuals as needed.
- Follow Octapharma Plasma approved SOPs whenever test systems are not within the laboratory’s established acceptable levels of performance.
- Provide Quality Assurance support to OPI Laboratory Operations by ensuring corrective and preventive actions are followed in accordance with the Error Management System.
- Complete other duties as assigned by supervisors, managers, or director.

## This is What it Takes

- Ability to uphold and demonstrate OPI’s Values.
- Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science degree in a laboratory science or Medical/Clinical Laboratory Science from an accredited institution.
- One (1) year experience performing clinical laboratory tests, preferred.
- Must qualify as testing personnel in accordance with CLIA Regulations 493.1423 Standard; Testing Personnel Qualifications.
- ASCP certification or eligibility strongly preferred.
- New York and California State testing requirements preferred.
- Ability to work diverse shifts and overtime hours, as required.
- Ability to work in a variety of different test areas as required after appropriate training.
- Self-motivated with the ability to work with minimal supervision while able to take direction. Able to be flexible to changing priorities.
- Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills, including the ability to assist less experienced staff.
- Proficient with computer software in an office and laboratory environment. Has the knowledge of or ability to learn applicable software used in the course of the job: sample management, sample and QC test result management, drafting laboratory or QA procedures and other tasks as required.
- Ability to read, understand, and follow SOPs, validation protocols, etc. and to complete documentation in a clear, accurate manner.
- Excellent organizational skills, provides direction to others, and strong attention to detail.

## Physical Requirements

- Ability to view video display terminal images for extended periods of time – up to four (4) hours at a time.
- Ability to operate a computer keyboard and calculator.
- Manual dexterity sufficient to operate laboratory equipment
- Must be able to discern colors, agrees to confirm through color blindness test
- Ability to lift, tug, or pull up to thirty-five (35) pounds.
- Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time – up to four (4) hours at a time.
- Occupational exposure to blood borne pathogens and laboratory chemicals.
- Protective clothing and safe work practices required

## Do Satisfying Work. Earn Real Rewards and Benefits

We’re widely known and respected for our benefits and for leadership that is supportive and hands-on. Managers who truly want you to grow and excel.

- Formal training
- Outstanding plans for medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Health savings account (HSA)
- Flexible spending account (FSA)
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee assistance program (EAP)
- Wellness program
- 401k retirement plan
- Paid time off
- Company paid holidays
- Personal time

Pay Transparency

With donation centers and team members throughout the U.S., Octapharma Plasma, Inc. collects plasma to create life-saving medicines for patients worldwide. We are growing at an impressive pace, and so is the positive impact of our work. Our community relies on teamwork, compassion, and expertise to get things done the right way, while making a meaningful difference in the lives we touch.

Interested? Learn more online and apply now at:

octapharmaplasma.com

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