Blood & Tissue Manufacturing Associate I

Our organization is unique in that we are a nonprofit community resource that saves lives by working with volunteer donors to provide the highest quality blood & tissue components to patients. By using cutting-edge technology, our team of dedicated professionals has helped save hundreds of thousands of lives for more than 35 years. Over 200,000 components of life-saving blood and tissue from volunteers throughout South Texas are collected and tested each year. We are internationally recognized for the quality of our services and research. Donors are essential because patients are in constant need of blood, blood components, and/or tissue. It's about life! Share our excitement and join our team!South Texas Blood & Tissue Center (STBTC) (http://southtexasblood.org/) , a subsidiary of BioBridge Global, is a not-for-profit community blood center specializing in a variety of services to include providing blood, plasma, platelets and other blood components to numerous hospitals in 43 South Texas counties. STBTC is a community partner focused on enhancing health care through innovation and stewardship.Pay Rate: Hourly $18.40- $21.50/ Annually $38,272.00- $44,720.00Job Title: Blood & Tissue Manufacturing AssociateRevision: 0001Job Code: 700236Shift: Tentative Tuesday-Saturday or Sunday- Thursday 4pm-12:30amFLSA: OT EligibleHybrid? NCPF Level: P1Location: San AntonioDept.: ComponentsBusiness Unit: STB&TGeneral SummaryResponsible to inspect and perform all phases related to blood components production and labeling in accordance with all Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), organizational policies, and regulatory and cGMP/cGTP requirements.Will prepare specialized blood components and quarantine blood components.Will also provide in‐ service training to staff regarding policies and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). Responsible for activities related to the aseptic processing of human cells and tissue, maintenance of surgical instruments and equipment, and proper documentation of all activities.Must be able to operate all major and minor processing equipment and maintain processing supplies and equipment inventory.Participate in the development of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for the cell and tissue processing and distribution.Responsible to perform and assist in coordination of all operational aspects of the cord blood accessioning and processing areas.Ensures all laboratory procedures are conducted in compliance with prescribed regulations.Maintains all technical activities to include training and the performance of high complexity, routine laboratory procedures.Responsible to receive, accession, and distribute testing samples to Laboratory Services testing laboratories.Recognize unusual situations and resolve discrepancies.Communicate discrepancies to management.Maintain accurate records of incoming and outgoing samples.Commit to and abide by the character of BioBridge Global’s Core Values of Accountability, Stewardship, Pioneer, Integrity, Respect and Excellence (ASPIRE).Support, communicate and reinforce the mission and vision of the enterprise.Provide world class customer service by capturing and being responsive to the voice of the customer (internal or external, including donors for select positions) through multiple feedback channels in order to resolve issues and drive satisfaction in accordance with the BBG customer engagement, feedback, and complaint processes.Major Duties and ResponsibilitiesEssential TasksProcess blood components to established quality standards.Follow Daily Production Plan to maintain adequate inventory of blood components.Accurately label blood components.Prepare specialized blood components as directed. Report on the final disposition of components.Verify Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) as assigned.Quarantine blood components which are non‐conformant per SOP.Perform quality control, and maintenance on equipment and document appropriately.Assist senior technicians in maintaining adequate supply levels.Assist in staff training as required.Evaluate and document competency levels through direct observation and testing.Perform weekend on‐call duties on a rotating basis.Provide exceptional customer service internally and externally.Maintain good working relationship with co‐workers, senior technicians, other departments, and management.Report any irregularities, difficulties, and unusual results immediately.Assist in the developing of the cell and tissue processing procedures according to the AATB, FDA, and cGMP/cGTP standards.Utilize the aseptic techniques for processing of cells and tissue.Perform instruments and supplies sterilization procedures according to sterilization guidelines.Maintain processing instruments, supplies and equipment inventory, and ensure an adequate supply.Operate processing equipment and maintain maintenance and monitoring records such as: freezer, freeze dried and room temperature readings.Perform receiving, accessioning and distributing of testing samples to the laboratory as needed.Maintain accurate records of incoming and outgoing samples.Perform cell and tissue processing room disinfection procedures according to Clean Room and organizational guidelines.Perform processing, packaging and labeling of the cells and tissues according to procedures, AATB, cGMP and organizational standards.Maintain complete and accurate records of all steps in the cell or tissue product manufacturing process to assure product documentation and traceability.Perform all necessary quality control procedures and maintain complete records of results.Perform cord blood accessioning, processing, and maintain quality control records within compliance.Perform processing, packaging and labeling of cord blood product, associated cord blood sample(s), according to organizational and regulatory (AABB, FACT, FDA, ISO, and cGMP/cGTP) procedures and standards as needed.Follow proper safety procedures. Performs other duties as assigned.Non‐Essential TasksMay have interaction with and/or exposure to various groups, VIPs, and/or media.Run departmental errands as directed.EducationRequires sixty (60) hours or Associate Degree from an accredited technical/vocational institute, college or university.The required major is Science and/or related discipline.Licenses and/or CertificationsCertified Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) preferredExperienceNo prior specific work experience required.Prefer two or more years of laboratory experience, sterile technique, instruments and equipment sterilization techniques and HPC experience.Prefer one year of blood center experience.KnowledgeMust have a working knowledge of component processing techniques.Must obtain a working knowledge of regulatory/quality requirements and perform within all Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and policies.Must have a working knowledge of equipment and procedures for various technologies.SkillsMust be capable of inputting computer data with accuracy.Must have strong manual dexterity and technical abilities in the use of processing and testing equipment.Must be prepared to identify root causes of problems and select the best course of action when circumstances require.Must be capable of operating laboratory and/or other job related equipment.Must have strong computer skills.Must have excellent written and oral communication skills.Must be able to print and write legibly.AbilitiesMust be a self‐starter and self‐directed worker.Must be able to keep information confidential.Must be able to make good sound judgment decisions.Must be able to work with interruptions, meet deadlines, and perform accurate work and/or reports.Must be neat in appearance and well groomed.Must be professional, detail oriented, self‐motivated, innovative, creative, assertive, organized, communicative, and have the ability to work independently.Must have the ability to lead training programs in component procedures.Must perform well in repetitive work situations.Working EnvironmentWorks in a well‐lighted air conditioned and heated laboratory/department.May be exposed to electrical, mechanical and chemical hazards and other conditions common to a laboratory environment.May be exposed to blood borne pathogens and other conditions common to a clinical laboratory environment.May have bodily exposure to refrigerator/freezer temperature, especially hands and face.Will work extended hours during peak periods.May be required to work any time of the day, evening or night during the week or weekend.Occupational Exposure Assignment ‐ Category IWe invest in our people by offering competitive compensation, excellent benefits, and the opportunity to work with the first blood center in America to receive the ISO 9002 accreditation!All Full Time Positions Qualify for an Affordable and Competitive Benefits Package to include: Competitive salary 100% Employer Paid Life Insurance 401(k) with Employer Contribution 100% Employer Paid Long-term Disability Plan Paid Time Off (PTO) 100% Employer Paid AD&D Extended Illness Benefits (EIB) 100% Employer Paid Employee Assistance Program Shift Differentials Group Health Medical Plan with prescription coverage Paid Holidays Variety of Voluntary Supplemental Insurances Incentive Compensation Plan Voluntary Dental Coverage Educational Assistance Program Voluntary VisionSouth Texas Blood & Tissue Center (STBTC), a subsidiary of BioBridge Global, is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunities to minorities, females, veterans, and disabled individuals. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, genetic data, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other legally protected characteristics. For more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please clickhere (http://www1.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/eeocselfprintposter.pdf) . STBTC maintains a Tobacco & Drug-Free Workplace.