QA Laboratory Technologist I

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.

Our success comes from a specific focus in these rapidly evolving diagnostic areas, our commitment to customers, and our dedication to innovation and quality. We're passionate about providing healthcare professionals the most valuable and complete solutions to improve hospital efficiency and enhance patient care.

Job Summary

As a QA Laboratory Technologist I, you will evaluate materials and products to ensure they meet our high quality standards. You will work within a team to perform broad range of laboratory work ranging from basic laboratory maintenance to performing specialized studies or projects using scientific methods and techniques on variety of instruments and laboratory equipment within the Product Quality Laboratory. You will be responsible for assisting other team members to carry out projects. General laboratory tasks include: instrument troubleshooting, equipment calibration, quality control and general housekeeping.

Key Accountabilities

• Responsible for performing a variety of testing procedures in a laboratory environment: Reliability Testing, GEM Functional Testing, GEM Prescreen Testing, Value Assignment for Werfen products, Proficiency Testing, Validation Activities, and etc.
• Maintains documentation of all work performed in accordance with GMP requirements.
• Responsible for routine preventative maintenance, general troubleshooting, cleanliness and calibration of lab equipment.
• Understand and apply scientific methods to experiemental design and problem solving to assist project teams.
• Accurately document results and escalate defects or discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Participates in cross-functional team meetings.
• Other duties as directed by the Manager/designee.

Networking/Key relationships

• Work with various functional groups throughout the organization including other Werfen sites.

Minimum Knowledge & Experience required for the position:

• Bachelor's Degree in science related field or Medical Technology, plus 1 year of clinical laboratory experience with a basic knowledge of quality control principles.
• Medical Technologist Preferred.

Skills & Capabilities:

• Ability to work compatibly with co-workers and respond appropriately to instructions or information as required.
• Knowledge of Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
• Ability to work safely and efficiently in a busy biohazardous laboratory environment.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Reliable and dependable.
• Ability to lift and move materials per current OSHA standards.

Travel requirements:

• N/A

If you are interested in constantly learning and being challenged on a daily basis we encourage you to submit your resume or CV.

Werfen is an Equal Opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workplace. Werfen strictly prohibits unlawful discrimination, harassment or retaliation based upon an individual's race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin/ancestry, age, mental/physical disability, medical condition, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as defined by applicable state or federal law. If you have a disability and need an accommodation in relation to the online application process, please contact NAtalentacquisition@werfen.com for assistance.

We operate directly in over 30 countries, and in more than 100 territories through distributors. Annual revenue is approximately $2 billion and more than 7,000 employees around the world comprise our Werfen team.

www.werfen.com