Manufacturer Software Specialist - PlasmaSource - Remote Part-Time (Finance)
Description
Vitalant is currently seeking a Manufacturing Software Specialist to support our lifesaving mission by ensuring the reliability and efficiency of our manufacturing software systems. In this role, you'll support a specialized team known as PlasmaSource , serving as the expert and go-to resource for assigned software applications used in manufacturing. You'll also lead project management efforts related to evaluating, developing, and implementing software updates, coordinating implementation activities, and overseeing software change control processes-all in support of providing safe, high-quality blood products to patients in need.
This is a part-time (20-25 hours/ week) temporary role lasting 9-12 months.
As a Manufacturing Software Specialist, you'll get to:
- Contribute to strategic planning by identifying future software and technology needs.
- Manage cross-functional software projects, including evaluations, cost/benefit analysis, resource planning, and implementation.
- Lead software implementations, validations, training, and technical support for manufacturing centers.
- Visit centers to assess software use and provide hands-on technical support and guidance.
- Research and evaluate new software applications and configurations for internal use and vendor integration.
- Ensure systems align with Good Manufacturing Practices and regulatory requirements; support audits and corrective actions.
- Oversee the full software development lifecycle-from change requests to testing and defect resolution.
- Apply knowledge of software testing tools and automation to streamline testing processes.
- Gather and define software requirements, collaborate with stakeholders, and configure production software settings.
- Troubleshoot vendor software issues, define testing needs, and validate software changes.
- Stay current with vendor software updates and maintain strong professional relationships across the organization and industry.
Requirements
Knowledge/ Education
- Bachelor's degree in related area or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
- Advanced degree preferred.
- Current understanding of federal and AABB standards governing blood industry manufacturing activities preferred.
- Quality Center and automated testing application certification preferred.
- Five years related experience required.
- Must possess the skills and abilities to successfully perform all assigned duties and responsibilities.
- Must be able to maintain confidentiality.
- Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
- Excellent planning, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Efficient consulting skills with the ability to effectively assist personnel in executing job tasks.
- Ability to plan and organize a diversified and heavy workload.
- Ability to make sound decisions and work well under pressure.
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
- Ability to interact with all levels of management.
- Strong customer service skills.
- Proficient computer skills (e.g., word processing, spreadsheet applications).
Summary
About Us
Vitalant is one of the nation's largest nonprofit blood and biotherapies healthcare organizations, providing hospitals and patients across the U.S. a safe blood supply, specialized laboratory services, transfusion medicine expertise and world-renowned research. We have a network of 115 donation centers across the U.S. and host approximately 60,000 blood drives annually. Vitalant provides blood and special services to patients in more than 900 hospitals across the U.S. where millions of people depend on blood donations from our generous donors.
Vitalant is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace built on a foundation of respect, integrity, teamwork, and excellence. We create opportunities for employees of all backgrounds to feel valued, seen and heard. We believe this mission drives creativity and innovation, as employees experience an environment conducive to personal growth and career development.
EEO/Disabled/Veterans
Our organization is an equal employment/affirmative action employer. If you need accommodation for any part of the employment process because of a medical condition or disability, please send an e-mail to Careers@vitalant.org to let us know the nature of your request.
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