Houston, Texas
Houston, Texas
Houston, Texas
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Posted: 27-Jun-25
Location: Houston, Texas
Type: Full Time
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Internal Number: 4961
GULF COAST REGIONAL BLOOD CENTER
Location: 1400 La Concha Ln, Houston, TX 77054
Position Title: QC Specialist
Shift: Monday - Friday, 7:00 am - 3:00 pm
Join our team of heroes!
Are you a detail-oriented lab professional with a passion for quality and precision? We’re looking for a highly skilled Quality Control Technologist to support our mission of providing safe and effective blood components to hospitals and patients throughout the region.
In this role, you’ll prepare and test blood component samples to ensure they meet established quality control standards. You’ll also communicate directly with both internal and external customers, using sound judgment, professionalism, and tact—especially when responding to critical situations like positive bacterial cultures.
JUST FOR YOU:
- Competitive Compensation and Benefits Package
- Texas Medical Center Location with Free Parking
- Education and Career Advancement
- Engaging and Exciting Opportunity to Save Lives
Tips to thrive in our culture:
- Embody our Core Values of Commitment, Integrity, and Respect
- Create meaningful experiences that inspire others to save lives—every day
- Embrace doing it right, making connections, and creating desired experiences
- Follow all organizational policies and safety standards, and report any actual or potential violations to the appropriate supervisor or manager
In this role, you will:
- Perform the essential duties of a QC Tech III at a highly proficient level.
- Communicate with internal and external customers when positive bacterial cultures are identified.
- Initiate recall procedures for products with confirmed contamination.
- Ensure that follow-up testing is performed, documented, and communicated appropriately.
- Review QC documents in the absence of a Supervisor or Manager.
- Manage daily QC Laboratory operations in the absence of a Supervisor or Manager.
- Track and trend quality control results from testing equipment.
- Serve as lead trainer for new hires and lead competency assessor for the team.
- Monitor staff workflow and coordinate task distribution for improved efficiency.
- Identify and recommend process improvements for laboratory operations.
- Complete at least 12 hours of continuing education annually to maintain professional growth.
We need someone who has:
- MT/MLS from an accredited program with ASCP (or equivalent) certification
- At least 2 years of experience in Hematology
- Experience in Flow Cytometry is a plus
- Strong organizational and communication skills, with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team
- A commitment to safety, accuracy, and continuous improvement
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PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities. While performing duties in this role, the employee is frequently required to operate a computer and other office equipment and remain in a stationary position. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Standing, walking, and reaching with hands and arms are frequent. Employees must follow team lift procedures per the organization’s Safety Program to help prevent injury and ensure team safety.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be provided. While performing the duties of this role, the employee is regularly exposed to blood and/or blood components and other biohazardous materials. There may be occasional exposure to moving mechanical parts, outdoor weather conditions, or extreme cold. This role involves potential mucous membrane or skin contact with blood, carrying a risk of exposure to Hepatitis, HIV, and other bloodborne pathogens.
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement
The Blood Center is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, pregnancy, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, military or veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law, statue, regulation, or Executive Order.