Senior Specialist Production, Specialized Production 2nd Shift

Location: Milwaukee WI Full-Time 3:00 PM 1:30 AM Rotating Weekends

Ready to start a career that truly makes a difference

Join Versiti a mission-driven healthcare organization dedicated to saving lives through blood organ and tissue donation research and diagnostics. No lab experience No problem! This entry-level role comes with paid hands-on training to help you succeed and grow in an exciting fast-paced environment.

What Youll Do:

• Follow all lab procedures and regulatory compliance standards to keep our operations safe and effective

• Manufacture blood components like red blood cells (RBCs) and platelets (PLTs)

• Perform quality control testing using hematology analyzers pH meters and WBC counters

• Test platelets for bacterial contamination and handle infectious disease testing tubes

• Label package and prepare blood products for distribution with precision

• Maintain and calibrate lab equipment perform daily QC and preventive maintenance

• Assist with validation proficiency testing and training efforts

• Manage inventory of reagents and supplies to keep the lab running smoothly

• Support your team by communicating clearly and monitoring workflow

• Work rotating weekends and holidays contributing to a life-saving mission

• Perform other related duties as assigned

What You Bring:

• Associates or Bachelors Degree in a science-related field (Biology Chemistry Medical Technology preferred) entry-level or lab experience welcomed!

• Strong attention to detail and comfort with routine repetitive tasks

• Excellent time management skills and ability to work both independently and as part of a team

• Flexibility to work rotating weekends and holidays

• Dependability and commitmentbecause every task helps save lives

Why Versiti

• Paid training program: 46 weeks of hands-on learning with dedicated support

• Shift and weekend pay differentials to reward your hard work

• Comprehensive benefits package: Medical dental vision PTO holidays 401(k) with match and more

• Work with purpose: Be part of a team that improves and saves lives every single day

Under the direction of the department leadership executes quality control testing strategies on Versitis blood supply to ensure regulatory requirements are met and manufactures platelet products according to operational standards. Enhances existing procedures and services with quality that exceeds customer expectations. Demonstrates the ability to take initiative drive productivity and build a collaborative environment.

Benefits
Versiti provides a comprehensive benefits package based on your job classification. Full-time regular employes are eligible for Medical Dental and Vision Plans Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holidays Short- and Long-term disability life insurance 7% match dollar for dollar 401(k) voluntary programs discount programs others.

• 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 standards

Education

• Bachelors Degree in biology or related science preferred
• Associates Degree in a chemical physical or biological science or medical laboratory technology or other experience may be accepted by management required

Experience

• 1-3 years 1 year of related work experience in a health care setting preferred

Knowledge 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 required

Tools 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: Pipettes Centrifuges scales tube sealers welders Freezers refrigerators Sysmex ADAM ABx BacT/Alert BDFACS Calibur required

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