Milk Lab Technician Lead-Milk Depot

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Education & Experience

Education and Experience Required:

High School Diploma/GED and two (2) years milk lab experience.

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Knowledge Skills & Abilities

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

Demonstrates advanced proficiency in mathematical calculations with the ability to accurately perform complex formula and human milk fortification tasks and successfully meet competency standards. Possesses strong computer and technical skills with the ability to navigate specialized systems interpret data and troubleshoot workflow challenges effectively. Exhibits professional judgment critical thinking and excellent interpersonal communication skills to collaborate seamlessly with the multidisciplinary team and ensure safe high-quality patient care.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the preparation of neonatal feedings including human milk and specialized formulas ensuring accuracy through precise calculations adherence to established formulations and aseptic technique
• Train and support Milk Lab Technicians on preparation procedures safety protocols equipment use and efficient workflow practices
• Verify new or complex feeding orders with a registered dietitian and ensure appropriate standardized recipes are followed
• Utilize clinical information systems to manage feeding orders generate labels and maintain production accuracy while demonstrating advanced competency with Milk Lab equipment and technology
• Ensure proper storage and timely delivery of prepared feedings to designated unit refrigerators
• Maintain strict sanitation standards within the Milk Lab including cleaning and disinfection of workspaces utensils equipment and storage areas
• Maintain logs audit records and data tracking systems to support regulatory compliance and quality improvement initiatives
• Lead workflow coordination and continuous process improvement efforts to uphold safety efficiency and high standards of neonatal nutrition care
• The duties listed are general in nature and are examples of the duties and responsibilities performed and are not meant to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Management retains the right to add or change duties at any time.

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Requires no exposure to unpleasant or disagreeable physical environment such as high noise level and exposure to heat and cold no handling or working with potentially dangerous equipment no working hours beyond regularly scheduled hours no travelling to offsite locations no activities subject to significant volume changes of a seasonal/clinical nature occasional work produced is subject to precise measures of quantity and quality frequent bending constant lifting/carrying up to 10 pounds no lifting/carrying up to 25 pounds no lifting/carrying up to 50 pounds no lifting/carrying up to 75 pounds no lifting/carrying up to100 pounds no lifting/carrying 100 pounds or more no climbing no crawling frequent crouching/stooping no driving frequent kneeling frequent pushing/pulling frequent reaching constant sitting frequent standing occasional twisting and frequent walking. (Occasional-up to 20% frequent-from 21% to 50% constant-51% or more)

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