Biologics Procurement Specialist - Transfusion and Transplant
Biologics Procurement Specialist - Transfusion and Transplant
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Job Description
Overview
We are looking for a Biologics Procurement Specialist manages the Reagent Donor Program including developing donor schedules to meet production schedule needs and communicating with donors and collection facilities to ensure blood collected is received in a timely manner. As a Biologics Procurement Specialist is responsible for scheduling donors to meet Werfens survey needs managing donors samples sent for external testing and assist internal customers with red cell requests. If youve got the necessary skills and experience to excel in this position we want to hear from you. Apply today!
This position isnot eligible for sponsorship for work authorization. Therefore if you will require sponsorship from us for work authorization now or in the futurewe cannot consider your application at this time.
Responsibilities
Key Accountabilities:
- Responsible for developing annual and ad hoc schedules for red cell donors to ensure blood supply is consistent with schedule requirements and cycle commitments.
- Responsible for placing new donors on a schedule that meets production needs.
- Responsible for monitoring shipping of donor units in compliance with Supply Agreements with donor centers.
- Assist with log in of red cells and platelets used for manufacturing.
- Performing second verification of blood units log-in entries in the BDMS system to ensure that the information is properly entered prior to continuing with the additional processing steps.
- Review product specifications and release product for further manufacturing.
- Participate in process improvements.
- Serve as backup to Biologics Sourcing Specialist II
a. Coordinate collection of blood for other depts and experimental lots/ protocols
b. Edit answer packets and case studies for in-house educational products
c. Assist with allocation of donor units to products in BDMS - Prepare samples for send out testing or transfer to other Immucor sites
- Assist with revisions of department documents.
- Assists supervisor to ensure Sourcing procurement department activities are performed according to department procedures and completed within procedure or department-defined timeframes.
- Assist with investigations into complaints deviations and support key projects driven by either process improvement or R&D.
- Ensures department records are legible and are stored according to procedure/work-instruction-defined protocols and time frames.
- Follow applicable laboratory OSHA regulations with respect to chemical hazards blood-borne pathogens etc.
- Understands FDA and ISO standards applicable to the department and consequences of nonconformance.
- Meets achievement levels established for competency evaluations.
- Understands source composition and characteristics of products and associated chemical and biosafety hazards.
- Interacts cooperatively with coworkers supervisors or managers of other departments and receives direction well from superiors.
- Maintains good department morale and employee motivation.
Qualifications
Minimum Knowledge & Experience required for the position:
- Bachelorsdegree required with emphasis in Biology Microbiology or Chemistry.
- Some Blood banking experience preferred
- Must be available to work irregular hours including weekends and overtime as necessary to meet company requirements and production demands. May be required to cover additional responsibilitiesand/or provide consultation and/or assistance in off-hours.
- Experience with extended red cell antigens and their characteristics
- Proficient in Excel SharePoint and Outlook
- Experience in providing customer service support
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
