Processing Assistant

Description

Streck Provides

• A challenging, safe and rewarding work environment.
• No night or weekend shifts.
• Excellent work life balance.
• Affordable, high-quality apartments for employees.
• Market competitive pay.
• Comprehensive and inclusive benefits.
• Great team environment.
• On and off campus career development opportunities.

Summary of Responsibilities

This position is responsible for the operations associated with the initial receipt, washing, filtering, and batching of incoming Red Blood Cell packs using various types of equipment as defined in the department work instructions. Performance of placing batches into product specific diluents by means of repeated washing, centrifuging, and aspirating in support of production schedules. Position is also responsible for performing other duties as assigned by management.

Essential duties and functions

1. Complete all raw material sampling and check-in procedures.
2. Aseptically transfer Red Blood Cells packs into blood bottles and submit verification and micro samples.
3. Assist with the initial washing, batching and filtering of incoming RBC packs. Additional processing duties such as gathering
labware and setting up aspirating pumps and fill stations.
4. Maintain all production in the Processing Department according to Standard Operating Procedures to maintain organization
and compliance.
5. Utilize aseptic procedures to maintain clean work areas. Follow proper hand washing protocols when entering and exiting
manufacturing areas.
6. Communicate all information pertinent to processing work instructions and productions schedules to management.
7. Report all problems, procedure or process issues, or personnel concerns to management
8. Comply with departmental and company safety guidelines and regulations (including FDA and ISO regulations).
9. Record component usage to appropriate documentation.
10. Strict adherence to established Quality Systems and documentation as they pertain to manufacturing activities.
11. Provide input on improving established procedures for production through cost, time and labor saving ideas.
12. Attend all departmental functions including any meeting to discuss production problems or new products.
13. Other duties as assigned by management.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

* High School Diploma or GED level education required.

* Must be dependable, well organized, possess good interpersonal skills, and be able to communicate effectively, both orally
and in writing.

* Proven solid work history.

* Prior laboratory experience preferred.

* Proficient computer skills

Technical Compentencies

* Knowledge of and ability to operate various machines, equipment, and devices such as Aspirators, Centrifuges, Auto-Fillers,
Peristaltic Pumps, and more.

* Ability to track numerous samples utilizing a number of different instruments and maintaining printouts.

* Ability to accurately measure, pour and/or decant liquids.

* Ability to perform general arithmetic.

* Ability to read and understand Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and the Employee-Right-To-Know Program.

Work Environment/Travel Demands

The work environment is a climate-controlled biological/chemical laboratory. Occasional short durations to cold temperatures inside walk-in coolers. Ability to wear required laboratory clean room clothing (laboratory coats, hair bonnets, and beard covers (as applicable) and other safety/protective equipment (masks, gloves, and/or face shields for example) for up to two and a half hours consecutively. Travel demands for this position are estimated up to 0%.

If travel is required, this travel may include customer visits,events/trade shows, and completion of presentations primarily throughout Domestic US or International regions. Employees must comply with all travel recommendations regarding "safe travel" according to company policies and guidelines, and all federal, state, local, and international orders.

Physical/Mental Demands

Medium work exerting up to 40 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. This also includes standing for up to two and a half hours consecutively, walking, pushing, pulling,lifting, reaching,…