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Overview
Werfen
Werfen is a growing, family-owned, innovative company founded in 1966 in Barcelona, Spain. We are a worldwide leader in specialized diagnostics in the areas of Hemostasis, Acute Care Diagnostics, Transfusion, Autoimmunity, and Transplant. Through our Original Equipment Manufacturing (OEM) business line, we research, develop, and manufacture customized assays and biomaterials. We operate directly in 30 countries, and in more than 100 territories through distributors. Our Headquarters and Technology Centers are located in the US and Europe, and our workforce is more than 7,000 strong.
We are seeking a Medical Technologist to join our Quality Laboratory team. The Medical Technologist is responsible for performing laboratory testing (including potency, specificity, reactivity and hemagglutination assays) and chemical evaluations (including protein, absorbance, chloride, osmolality, and pH) of Werfen products according to approved Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) within defined timeframes. As a Medical Technologist, you will perform all assigned tasks following applicable laboratory SOPs, OSHA regulations and cGMP regulations (i.e. blood borne pathogens and chemical hazards). You will assist the department supervisor and/or manager with investigations, root cause analyses, and reports of out-of-specification results and deviations. You will also be responsible for maintaining and compiling Device History Records.
This position is not eligible for sponsorship for work authorization. Therefore, if you will require sponsorship from us for work authorization now or in the future, we cannot consider your application at this time.
Medical Technologist – Quality Laboratory
Responsibilities
Key Accountabilities:
- Monitoring supply inventory and identifying any products required
- Preparing chemical solutions, reagents, calibrators, and/or standards according to approved SOP’s
- Maintaining accurate, legible, and complete records according to Current Good Manufacturing Procedures (cGMP’s)
Medical Technologist – Quality Laboratory
Qualifications
Minimum Knowledge & Experience required for the position:
- Associate's Degree (AA) or equivalent from a a two-year college or technical school, or six months to one year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Bachelor's degree in a Biological Science with laboratory experience, preferred.
- 6 months-2 years of blood banking experience, preferred
- Strong mathematical, analytical and problem solving skills
- Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
- MLT (ASCP) or MT(ASCP) preferred
Medical Technologist – Quality Laboratory
Werfen appreciates and values diversity. We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer M/F/D/V
We operate directly in over 30 countries, and in more than 100 territories through distributors. Annual revenue is approximately $2 billion and more than 5,000 employees around the world comprise our Werfen team.
www.werfen.com
