Mississippi Blood Services seeks a loyal, consistent, and precise person needed to work in our production laboratory. This lab position includes preparing quality biological components in strict compliance with SOPs; performing detailed record keeping; and preparing plasma shipments. If you are patient, conscientious and accurate with strong attention to detail; and can interact with co-workers in a helpful, supportive way - you'll fit in perfectly here.
Duties:
- Must be detail-oriented and organized with all paperwork.
- Balance and load products intended for separation into centrifuge accurately, adjusting setting according to production intentions.
- Follow procedures for extraction of the various blood components produced, ensuring the highest possible quality.
- Organize, apply standard product labels and store all components produced with complete accuracy.
- Organize, identify and perform computer entry of every product on a daily basis with complete accuracy.
- Perform all aspects of shipping salvage plasma to commercial vendors.
- Perform procedures for preparation of special blood components.
- Responsible for the completion of work from previous shift (within approved limitations).
- Perform product Quality Product Control on blood and blood products as required.
- Maintain regular attendance on regularly assigned shift. Maintain flexibility and availability to work overtime and cover other shifts as needed.
- Responsible for the daily QC of the component lab to include Temperature Checks, RPMs and Deceleration Checks, Weld Integrity Checks, Red Blood Cell Recovery, Equipment Preventative Maintenance, and Equipment Calibration.
- Maintain regular attendance on regularly assigned shift. Maintain flexibility and availability to work overtime and cover other shifts as needed.
- Perform other tasks assigned by laboratory management.
- Attend any meetings deemed necessary by laboratory management.
- Participate in continuing education as deemed necessary by laboratory management.
- Maintain minimum score of 100% on competency testing.
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED); one to three months related experience and/or training preferred; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Stable work history
- The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift/move up to 50 pounds.
- Organizational skills to provide a productive work flow.
- Ability to work independently and with minimal supervision.
- Ability to work effectively with others toward a common goal.
- Ability to meet flexible working schedule, as required to meet patient needs.
- Must be able to train during the day.
HOURS:
FULL-TIME EVENING SHIFT: 6:00pm - 2:30am Monday-Friday (WITH ROTATING WEEKENDS)
We offer competitive salaries determined by education/experience, outstanding benefits, and a congenial work environment. We're committed to continual improvement.
It's a great time to join us in our life saving mission - you'll be glad you did!
Mississippi Blood Services is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation or gender identity.
EOE/M/F/Disabled/Vet
Drug Free Workplace
Pre-employment drug testing required
Note: Our application process is designed to be completed through this online process. However, if a reasonable accommodation is needed to enable you to apply for one of our positions, please contact us at 601-368-2674 and we will gladly work with you.