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Join an industry leader.
Become one, too.
Octapharma Plasma offers professional opportunities that make a meaningful difference. We enhance the lives of patients who need our life-saving medicines. We reward the donors who provide the plasma we collect to make them. And we inspire growth and development in the teams at our donation centers, offices, and labs. We invite you to do the same in this role:
Laboratory Assistant
This Is What You'll Do:
- Receive and unpack, whole blood, plasma and serum samples and paperwork; resolve discrepancies
- Evaluate specimens for acceptability and processes rejection notices
- Identify and handle samples requiring laboratory testing
- Input data into Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS) as required.
- Perform specimen processing as required (i.e. centrifugation, aliquoting and volume measure of specimens)
- Provide support to OPI Laboratory Operations and Quality Assurance teams by:
- Assist with development and implementation of corrective and preventive actions Assisting with test reagent, supply, consumables and raw material inventory receipt, storage and release
- Assisting with compiling data for trending key performance indicators
- Assist in preparation of samples for shipment to outside laboratories
- Organize, maintain and manage sample inventory in freezers and refrigerators
This Is Who You Are:
- An individual of strong character and demonstrated integrity
- A person committed to excellent customer service all day, every day
- Empathetic enough to understand and appreciate our donors
- Self-motivated and willing to assume the initiative
- Teachable with a desire to learn and advance
- Someone with positive energy, always willing to pitch in where needed
- Understanding, patient, and genuinely authentic
- Hungry to build a great career
This Is What It Takes:
- 1+ years experience in a lab environment is preferred.
- Must demonstrate skills in basic math, reading and writing.
- Must be able to read and interpret SOPs, labels, and safety signs.
- Proficient with computer software in an office and/or laboratory environment.
- Hours of operations: Mon-Fri, 3:00 PM-11:30 PM
This Is Why People Love Working Here:
- Excellent work/life balance
- Home time is yours, so you can leave work at work
- Centers operate limited hours during many major holidays
- Excellent teamwork/friendly co-workers
- Supportive environment
- Strong ethical standards
- Opportunities for advancement
Do Satisfying Work. Earn Real Rewards and Benefits.
We're widely known and respected for our benefits and for leadership that is supportive and hands-on. Managers who truly want you to grow and excel. Part time employees receive:
- Formal training
- Paid time off
- Company-paid holidays
- Personal time
More About Octapharma Plasma, Inc.
With donation centers and team members throughout the U.S., Octapharma Plasma, Inc. collects plasma to create life-saving medicines for patients worldwide. We are growing at an impressive pace, and so is the positive impact of our work. Our community relies on teamwork, compassion, and expertise to get things done the right way, while making a meaningful difference in the lives we touch.