Entry Level Laboratory - Full Time, Thurs-Sun - All training provided
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Entry Level Laboratory - Full Time, Thurs-Sun - All training provided!Requisition Number: COMPO001135Posted: November 20, 2024Location: 5625 NW Johnston Dr, Johnston, IA 50131, USAYour Blood. Your Hospital. Your Neighbors.There's no better way to support your local community than by working at LifeServe Blood Center, an organization driven by the mission to save lives locally. We're looking for a Component Technician to join our amazing team of LifeServers.As a Component Technician, you will work in our lab manufacturing whole blood donations into transfusable components (red cells, platelets, and plasma), playing a central role in the lifesaving process for patients in our communities. The manufacturing process involves the use of standard operating procedures (SOPs) and equipment, such as centrifuges. Component Technicians are also heavily involved in instrument quality control and maintenance.Shift: Thursday - Sunday 7am - 5:30pmOur Type:You have a strong attention to detail and excellent communication skills. Your superior ability to multitask is due to your fierce organizational skills and your uncanny ability to prioritize tasks. You really want to work in a laboratory setting and love the idea of manufacturing a lifesaving product. You thrive in a high-volume, fast-paced work environment.Key Responsibilities:Process blood components according to established policy and SOP.Perform review of component manufacturing and equipment-related documentation and release of quality control results.Perform calibration and maintenance tasks.Identify, troubleshoot, and document problems that may influence the quality or completion of blood manufacturing.Assist with validation of new equipment and manufacturing processes.Perform data entry and navigation within multiple computer programs.Requirements:High school diploma or equivalent is required.Associate's degree or higher preferred.The ability to multitask and set priorities is essential.This position requires knowledge and judgment to ensure accuracy of tasks related to quality.Proficiency with computers is a must; experience with MS Office is preferred.Working Conditions:Repetitive tasks and motions during long periods of standing will occur.This position requires work in a variety of environments, primarily in ambient room temperatures with limited time working in refrigeration or freezing temperatures.Work will occur in areas with ambient noise from equipment and alarms.Holiday work shifts may be required based on business needs.We're Your Type Too:We are an industry leader with 76 years of operation.We are one of the 15 largest blood centers in the nation.We are a growth-oriented organization, adding and updating facilities each year.We were a 2024 Des Moines CityView Best Non-Profit runner-up.Competitive healthcare, dental, and vision plans are available for full-time employees.Life insurance and disability coverage are provided at no additional cost for full-time employees.Full-time team members accrue around 27 days of PTO per year.Additional chances to earn PTO through hosting blood drives or recruiting donors.Holistic wellness program with incentives.Offers of employment are contingent on the successful completion of pre-employment drug testing and background checks.LifeServe Blood Center is committed to equal employment opportunity. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to legally protected status.Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation due to a disability should contact us at careers@.#J-18808-Ljbffr