Clinical Laboratory Scientist 1

Clinical Laboratory Scientist 1

Charlotte, North Carolina

Lab Operations

Category: Other

Job ID: 8780

Full Time

Posted Date: September 15th 2026

Description

Job Summary

We’re growing fast. There are many learning and career development opportunities throughout our company, especially in our donation centers. Join us as a: Clinical Laboratory Scientist- 3rd Shift and Clinical Laboratory Scientist 1.

This is What You’ll Do

• Viral Marker Testing, 2nd Shift (Monday-Friday, 3:00pm - 11:30pm)
• Process, evaluate and document initial training and competency assessment of other testing personnel.
• Write and revise testing, production, and validation protocols.
• Act as technical advisor for other testing personnel.
• Performs a full range of laboratory tests, from the most routine to the most complex, with little or no supervision.
• Responsible for specimen processing, test performance and for reporting test results.
• Identify problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results and either correct the problem or bring it to the immediate attention of supervisor or director.
• May be cross-trained to perform the following: viral marker testing, syphilis screen, sickle cell screen, total protein, protein electrophoresis, ABO, Rh, antibody detection, antibody identification and red cell phenotyping, or sterility cultures.
• Operate and interact with an array of complex precision instruments and a variety of highly automated and electronic equipment.
• Perform glycerolyzation and deglycerolyzation procedures to prepare immunogen cell units for storage or distribution.
• Perform and document laboratory testing and instrument quality control, proficiency testing, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, calibration and validation as required.
• Provide Quality Assurance support to OPI Laboratory Operations.

This is What it Takes

• Bachelor’s degree in a laboratory science or Medical/Clinical Laboratory Science
• Must qualify as testing personnel in accordance to CLIA Regulations 493.1423 Standard; Testing Personnel Qualifications.
• Ability to work diverse shifts and overtime hours, as required.
• Ability to work in a variety of different test areas as required after appropriate training
• Self-motivated with the ability to work with minimal supervision while able to take direction. Flexible to changing priorities.
• Proficient with computer software in an office and laboratory environment.
• Ability to read, understand, write and follow SOPs, validation protocols, etc., and to complete documentation clearly and accurately.
• An ASCP certification (or eligibility) is strongly preferred.

Benefits

• We’re widely known for our benefits and leadership that is supportive. Formal training. Medical, dental, and vision insurance. Health savings account. Flexible spending account. Tuition Reimbursement. Employee assistance program. Wellness program. 401k retirement plan. Paid time off. Company paid holidays. Personal time.

• Pay Transparency

• With donation centers and team members throughout the U.S., Octapharma Plasma, Inc. collects plasma to create life-saving medicines for patients worldwide. We are growing at an impressive pace. Our community relies on teamwork, compassion, and expertise.