Senior Specialist Production

Responsibilities- Understands and performs laboratory activities to all applicable regulatory and compliance requirements- Performs and evaluates quality control testing on blood products using hematology analyzers, pH meters, and WBC counting technologies- Performs blood product manufacturing on RBCs and PLTs- Maintains equipment by performing daily quality control and preventative maintenance- Performs testing on proficiency testing for CAP surveys- Labels blood products according to regulatory requirements- Accessions and packs blood donor sample tubes for infectious disease testing where applicable- Performs reconciliations, lot release and client sample release of infectious disease testing- Performs pathogen reduction production process on blood products, as applicable- Performs donor antigen testing and antibody titrations, as applicable- Conducts validation procedures to qualify new production processes- Assists in annual revisions of procedures- Supports trainers by coordinating and maintaining staff training and competencies- Maintains competencies in required tasks in Core Production and/or Hospital Services- Maintains equipment reagent inventory levels for daily laboratory operations- Delegates, monitors and motivates team members- Works in partnership with Leads and Supervisor to improve communication between management and employees- Works weekend, holiday rotations and on-call, as needed- Other duties, as assigned- Performs other duties as assigned- Complies with all policies and standardsQualificationsEducation- Bachelor's Degree in biology or related science preferred- Associate's Degree in a chemical, physical or biological science or medical laboratory technology or other experience may be accepted by management requiredExperience- 1-3 years 1+ year of related work experience in a health care setting preferredKnowledge, Skills and Abilities- Ability to read and interpret Standard Operating Procedures, maintenance instructions, and other department manuals required- Above average attention to detail and problem-solving skills required- Demonstrates sensitivity and seeks to understand customers' perspective required- Ability to adjust work activities based on volume, priorities, and interruptions required- Flexibility to work independently and across the department required- Accountable to key performance indicators and department goals requiredTools and Technology- General office equipment (computer, printer, fax, copy machine) required- Computer (desk top, lap top, tablet) required- Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) required- Software systems (Blood Establishment Computer Systems, Title 21) required- Lab specific equipment, including, but not limited to: u2022 Pipettes, Centrifuges, scales, tube sealers, welders u2022 Freezers, refrigerators u2022 Sysmex, ADAM, ABx, BacT/Alert, BDFACS Calibur required

Created: 2026-04-13