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Werfen North America · 10 hours ago

Blood Bank Technical Specialist - Seattle

Werfen North America is seeking a Blood Bank Technical Specialist to support their team in the WA, OR, and Northern CA Territory. The role involves implementing product lines, providing ongoing field support for instrumentation and reagents, and managing customer relationships to achieve sales objectives.

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Responsibilities

Lead the addition of assays to drive reagent growth on automation platforms within assigned territory. Understand Werfen product positioning and benefits vs. competitor products
Provide technical presentations on Capture technology and Werfen automation process in tandem with Blood Bank Business Manager
Available for LEAN workflow consultations, Instrument evaluation and customer site audits as needed
Provide technical insights as a Subject Material Expert for both automation and reagent performance and integration
Understand and support Werfen products and product strategy relative to incorporating them in the laboratory workflow
Lead customer through instrument validation process to achieve at plan go-live timing. To provide assistance on items to include (but not limited to): Preparation and planning PQ, LIS/Validation, Instrument method validation, customer SOP assistance, determine customer go-live phases and dates, MD sign-off, staff training, QA review, Data assimilation and presentation to MD
Perform Installation Qualification (IQ) | Operational Qualification (OQ) and for Werfen instrumentation
Provide additional training to current install base as directed
Field contact and support for elevated Technical and Field Services problems within geographic territory
Comply with GEN.109, Complaint Handling for recording all complaint resolution activities during critical account management and intervention (detailed trip report in the form of complaint resolution files and data)
Assist in implementation of field actions of critical impact to business needs such as software upgrades that enhance product quality or mitigate high risk compliance to FDA regulations
Perform troubleshooting in the field as necessary
A key technical resource with blood donor centers, large and corporate account management
Manage calibration tools and diagnostic equipment
Adhere to operating and quality procedures

Qualification

Blood Banking ExperienceASCP CertificationTechnical SupportTroubleshootingProject ManagementTraining ExperienceCommunication SkillsTeamwork

Required

Bachelor's degree (BS) from four-year college or university; or equivalent combination of education and experience
Minimum 2 years of Blood Banking Experience required
Prior clinical laboratory and/or field technical experience required
American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP) MT/MLS or (NCA) CLS certification, required
Must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 prior to starting employment, required
Must live in sales geographic region and be willing to travel 75%+

Preferred

American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP) Specialist in Blood Bank (SBB) preferred
Project Management: ability to prioritize and schedule all aspects of the project in order to meet a deadline
Ability to work in a team environment, communication skills both written and oral, training or educator background
Ability to troubleshoot or problem solve

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401k plan retirement benefits with an employer match
Paid vacation and sick leave
Participation in a commission plan
Eligible for a performance-based bonus

Company

Werfen North America

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Werfen is a growing, family-owned, innovative company founded in 1966 in Barcelona, Spain.

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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Giovanni Russi
Chief Operating Officer
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Dominique J.
Human Resources Business Partner
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