Scientific Lab Technician I

Requisition ID:  32928  

At Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies, our 7,000+ global associates proud to come to work each day, knowing that what we do impacts the lives of patients around the world. For Terumo, for Everyone, Everywhere.

We make medical devices and related products that are used to collect, separate, manufacture and process various components of blood and cells. With our innovative technologies and service offerings, we touch a patient’s life every second of every day and are committed to continuing to increase the number of patients we serve. Advancing healthcare with heart.

With some of the best and brightest minds in the industry, an unmatched global footprint, comprehensive benefits and a distinct culture, Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies is a great place to work, grow and be part of a team that is focused on making a difference. Join us and help shape wherever we go next. You create your future and ours.

JOB TITLE:  Scientific Lab Technician I

JOB SUMMARY

Lab Technicians perform timely and accurate work on a range of standard product testing. The Technicians are responsible for following aseptic technique as they process samples in compliance with company procedures as well as regulatory guidelines, policies, and procedures. They work as part of a team to maintain a clean and organized lab by keeping paper documents GDP compliant, cleaning lab equipment, maintaining lab tools/supplies, and monitoring lab data outputs.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Performs a range of standardized/routine and somewhat special testing procedures.
• Identifies standard trends or problems and helps to resolve them.
• Executes protocols and procedures with possible exposure to known or potentially infectious agents.
• Performs confirmation and population counts on biological indicators.
• Maintains, accurately follows, and records protocols/procedures, laboratory quality records/documentation, and test logs.
• Operates standard laboratory equipment (e.g., balances, pH meter, and pipettes).
• Toxicology Laboratory: Performs in vitro studies on new and existing products, performs cell line maintenance, possess a basic understanding and analysis of blood and blood components, and have ability to analyze blood samples using commercially available blood cell counting instruments.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

Education

High school diploma or GED.

Bachelor’s or Associate’s Degree Preferred

• Some college or equivalent training and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the job may be considered in one of the following lab sciences areas:  math, chemistry, metrology, biology, physics, hematology, physiology, anatomy or related sciences.

Experience

Minimum 2 years’ experience or equivalent combination of college education and experience.

Skills

• Demonstrated ability to work with general direction.
• Ability to perform instrumental and classical methods of chemical analyses.
• Knowledge of laboratory supplies, maintenance, and calibration of equipment.
• Organizes and manages media preparation and washes autoclaves glassware and utensils for microbiology section.
• Strong working knowledge of technical principles in assigned areas and also statistical operations and analysis.
• Aptitude to understand and apply guidelines.
• Ability to follow regulatory requirements.
• Knowledge and use of relevant PC software applications, such as Excel and Microsoft Teams.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Apply Good Documentation Practices on controlled records.

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An equivalent competency level acquired through a variation of these qualifications may be considered.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

General Labor Environment requirement includes: use of personal protective equipment (PPE), reading, speaking, hearing, walking, bending, standing, stretching/reaching, hand/finger dexterity, and occasional lifting up to 50 pounds, or transporting up to 500 pounds via carts or mechanized equipment.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential duties of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

Target Pay Range:  $42,000.00 to $52,500.00  -  Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data
Target Bonus on Base:  7.0%

At Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies, we provide competitive total reward offerings that consist of compensation, benefits, recognition, along with a wealth of other well-being, work-life and recognition programs which support in unlocking the potential for you and your family. Included in our expansive list of benefits offerings are multiple group medical, dental and vision plans, a robust wellness program, life insurance and disability coverages, also a variety of voluntary programs such as group accident, hospital indemnity, critical illness, pet insurance and much more. To help you save for retirement, we offer a 401(k) plan with a matching contribution and for work-life balance we have vacation and sick time programs for associates. For us, it’s about protecting the personal welfare of our associates and their families, helping to achieve personal goals and offering those extra touches for convenience, security and overall peace of mind.

• Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies is part of Terumo Group, founded in 1921 and headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.
• In 2019, Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies reached $1 billion in revenue.
• We employ nearly 7,000 associates globally, with global headquarters in Lakewood, CO, U.S., and regional headquarters in Brussels, Buenos Aires, Singapore and Tokyo.
• We manufacture devices, disposable sets and solutions at our facilities in Belgium, India, Japan, Northern Ireland, the U.S. and Vietnam. Our global presence enables us to serve customers in more than 130 countries.
• Our core values help set our direction, guide our actions and keep us true to our corporate mission of contributing to society through healthcare.
  • Respect – Appreciative of others
  • Integrity – Guided by our mission
  • Care – Empathetic to patients
  • Quality – Committed to excellence
  • Creativity – Striving for innovation
• We contribute to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society (LLS), raising $1.3 million USD since 2007.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer.  All applicants will be afforded equal opportunity without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, order of protection status, national origin or ancestry, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, military status or an unfavorable discharge from military service.

Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies is committed to providing a safe, healthy and secure working environment. Our Colorado campus locations are tobacco-free workplaces, and we maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing and detailed background verification.