PTS Diagnostics is an innovative point-of-care diagnostics solutions provider that partners with patients and healthcare professionals to provide the right information at the right time to make the right decisions. The company’s name represents the three pillars upon which it has built its long-term success: People, Technology and Service.

SUMMARY

Perform analysis of PTS, Inc. products and devices from incoming, in-process, and final production using whole blood, control and/or reference materials. With regards to this position, the Quality Control Technician is responsible to ensure that each production run, lot, or batch of finished product meets acceptance criteria.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

· Process and perform analysis of PTS test strips using whole blood and control materials.

· Perform final Quality Control testing of PTS analyzers.

· Inspect incoming materials including PTS labeling and test strips.

· Generate reports, and/or charts using Microsoft Word and/or Microsoft Excel.

· Capture and record test data utilizing Quality Control procedures.

· Perform general cleaning, daily and/or preventive maintenance as assigned.

· Assist in performance of other laboratory experiments and validation activities as required.

· Performs other related duties and assignments as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required.

Operation of:

Eppendorf and Volumetric Pipettes

Analytical Balances

Good keyboarding skills and ability to generate reports using Microsoft Word and Excel

Working knowledge of Good Laboratory Practices (GLP)

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

· Associate degree in Chemistry, Biology, or related life sciences is preferred

· Minimum of four (4) years laboratory related experience and/or training preferred

· Experience operating clinical laboratory analyzers is preferred

· Venipuncture experience or phlebotomy certification preferred, but not required

· Experience handling blood borne pathogens is required

· Or, equivalent combination of education and experience

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Individual works in a typical laboratory environment. Lab coat, safety glasses, and gloves are required when performing test procedures.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: PTS Diagnostics is an Equal Opportunity and E-Verify employer. Employment decisions for all applicants and employees will be made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, age, national origin, marital status, veteran status, disability, or other characteristics protected under local, state or federal law.

QUALITY COMMITMENT

This position requires compliance to applicable quality system and regulatory requirements. This individual adopts a “quality in everything we do” approach to all aspects of the execution of responsibilities of this position. Through vigilance, this individual remains alert to any potential compliance situations, and must report such observations to managers and the Head of Quality.