Laboratory Technician – Transfusion and Transplant

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 with the most valuable and complete solutions to improve hospital efficiency and enhance patient care.

Job Summary

The Lab Technician performs multiple tasks associated with instrument installations, maintenance, calibrations, repairs, and other tasks associated with instrument uptime and R&D productivity.

Key Accountabilities

• Routine and preventative maintenance on all automated instrumentation in R&D.
• Troubleshoot, repair, and replace parts as necessary on all automated instrumentation in R&D.
• Maintain the water systems in R&D and prepare liquid solutions.
• Order and stocks supplies and reagents.
• Execute Verification protocols related to software and hardware design changes.
• Escalates and communicates unresolved issues effectively.
• Accurately documenting all installation, maintenance, and service activities in a timely manner and according to good documentation practices.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

Networking/Key relationships

Works in cross-functional relationships with verification technologists, integration engineers, other service personnel, and external OEM partners.

Minimum Knowledge & experience required for the position:

• Associate’s Degree. Equivalent experience in lieu of degree will be considered.

Skills & Capabilities:

• Good communication skills
• Ability to communicate clearly; communicating data and details as needed
• Able to work in a team environment and collaborate.
• Demonstrates knowledge of products, services, procedures, policies, systems, and company organization as it relates to job requirements.
• Displays PC skills with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel) and other desktop functions at an intermediate level.

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