Quality Control Laboratory Specialist

Overview

QC Laboratory Specialist - 3rd shift (Union)

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As a QC Lab Technologist II you will perform advanced manufacturing, processing and test procedures on blood products, and will interpret test results before releasing blood to area hospitals. You will manufacture and prepare pathogen reduced platelet products for hospital patient use, in a highly regulated environment. As a Technologist II you may assume operational supervisory responsibilities on your designated shift;

you will mentor and guide Technologist I and Technician staff, and provide support, development, and/or leadership guidance to all line staff.

As a Red Cross Team member, you will take care of your team members – show up for every shift and give 100% while you’re there. Interact in a positive, proactive, and customer-focused manner with both internal and external customers, demonstrating care and compassion at all times.

• Perform moderate to high complexity laboratory testing procedures and interpret various testing procedures on donor specimens, and blood products;
  Identify and quarantine products/samples that don’t meet quality requirements.
• Meet the quality and quantity production and testing goals established by the department.
• Ensure products are suitable for release for distribution.
• Meet the quality and quantity production and testing goals established by the department, and appropriately manage any exceptions.
• Prioritize workload to meet production and customer requirements.
• Perform quality control on products, reagents, equipment, and various test kits; maintain accurate electronic and physical inventory locations for products/samples.
• Track the quantities and results of QC testing performed to meet ARC and regulatory requirements.
• Participate in QC staff training and QC projects; may serve as a project lead
• Participate in troubleshooting and problem-solving activities with cross-functional teams.

The aforementioned responsibilities of the Technologist describe the general nature of the work and are not an exhaustive list.

Standard

Schedule:

3rd shift;
Saturday-Wednesday, 9:00 pm-5:30 am

Training

Schedule:

First 4-6 weeks, Monday-Friday 9:00 am-5:30 pm. Full attendance is required.

Pay Information: $29.50 hourly rate plus shift differential pay for hours worked after 3:00 pm and all weekend hours ($2.25-$5.00 more per hour for this shift).

• Bachelor’s degree in an applied science with 1 year hematology-testing experience OR a MLT/MT certification or MLS degree.
• Minimum 4 years of related experience in a regulatory, laboratory, or manufacturing environment or equivalent combination of education and related experience required for non-MLT/MT staff.
• Must meet state and CLIA requirements where applicable.
• Ability to use a wide variety of lab or medical equipment, personal computer and applicable software for sustained periods.
• Ability to work with a team.

• Related experience in a regulatory, laboratory, or manufacturing environment. No additional experience is required for MLT or MT degreed staff.

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