Blood Bank of Alaska is hiring: Technical Writer Quality Systems Specialist in A

Blood Bank of Alaska Position DescriptionPosition Title : Technical Writer & Quality Systems SpecialistDepartment : Quality AssuranceReports To : Director of Quality AssuranceDate Updated : May 2022Position(s) Supervised : NonePOSITION SUMMARYBlood Bank of Alaska (BBA) is seeking a detail-oriented Technical Writer & Quality Systems Specialist at our main campus in Anchorage, AK. For this full-time position, you will be a key member of the Quality Assurance team, providing the blood bank with essential support for quality processes and assessments. You should be someone excited by the idea of analyzing non-conformances and providing clear written evaluations of such discrepancies. Using your excellent communication skills and experience, you will collaborate with subject matter experts at all levels of the company to ensure that reports are complete and accurate. You should also enjoy the challenge of writing and editing procedures that are easy to follow and that consistently produce expected outcomes.This role has a heavy focus on reviewing procedural deviations and performing internal assessments. Excellent analysis, critical thinking, and written communications skills are required. Knowledge of blood banking, pharmaceutical manufacturing, or healthcare is certainly a plus.Responsibilities : Promoting organizational compliance with accrediting agency, state and federal regulationsWriting, revising, editing, and approving Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)Assisting document owners in writing and revising SOPsManaging BBA's document control processEnsuring consistency across departments when policies or procedures changePerforming investigations for occurrencesPerforming internal auditsESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESPerform duties in compliance with all applicable regulatory and accrediting agencies. Ensure OSHA regulations and cGMPs are adhered to.Perform occurrence investigations including Occurrence Reports (ORs), Post Donation Information (PDI), Biological Product Deviation Reports (BPDRs), and Quarantine and Lookback (Q&LB) for positive test results.Assist with the review, compilation, and submission of FDA reports, correspondence, product licensing, etc.Develop operational audit plans, perform audits, write audit reports, and issue audit findings to department management.Provide support during external agency inspections (FDA, AABB, etc.).Manage record retention process and record storage areas.Facilitate changes to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).Use software to prepare and edit SOPs, ensuring proper punctuation, grammar, spelling, style, consistency of abbreviations, format, and terminology.Assist document owners and management who write and revise SOPs.Conduct research for creation of and changes to SOPs, utilizing manuals, periodicals, AABB standards, FDA regulations, and relevant sources.Coordinate document control process with the Document Control Specialist.Maintain positive communication with all departments.Exhibit support of BBA values, mission statement, quality objectives, and customer service standards at all times.Perform other duties as assigned and qualified to do.CUSTOMER INTERACTION / PROBLEM SOLVINGMaintain a high standard for conscientious, courteous, and enthusiastic service to internal and external customers.Make customer’s needs a high priority in face-to-face, telephone, and email contact.Deliver service in a timely, accurate, professional, and friendly manner.Demonstrate a high level of problem-solving skills.QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTSTo perform this job successfully, each essential duty (as listed above) must be performed satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and ability required.GENERAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIESHighly detail-oriented.Strong computer skills, proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).Ability to work independently, self-motivating, perform tasks of a detailed nature accurately within required timeframes.Exceptional organizational skills and ability to prioritize work.Thorough knowledge of business English, spelling, and punctuation.Effective written and verbal communication skills.Ability to demonstrate strong technical writing skills.Ability to problem solve at a high level through interpretation of regulatory guidelines.Demonstrate ability to network with internal and external resources.Ability to instruct and train document owners and authors on writing and updating documents.Ability to organize and maintain company records.Ability to maintain confidentiality of donors, customers, employees, and BBA business information.Ability to work in an ever-changing environment.EDUCATIONAssociate's or Bachelor's Degree in relevant field strongly preferred (English, journalism, etc.). Experience may be substituted with a demonstrated ability to perform regulatory interpretation and advanced technical writing.EXPERIENCEMinimum two or three years of journalism or technical writing.CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, ETC.Minimum : Valid Driver’s LicenseWORK ENVIRONMENTExtensive use of computers. Must be able to lift at least 30 pounds and sit for long periods of time. Potential hazard due to exposure to blood or other potentially infectious materials. The Blood Bank of Alaska follows OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Standards in the workplace.Must be able to walk moderate distances, climb stairs, reach, push, pull, and bend in order to perform his / her job duties.#J-18808-Ljbffr