QC Laboratory Technician; 1st Shift

Quartz Crystal Laboratory (QC) Laboratory Technician performs manufacturing and inventory control processes in a highly regulated environment—from receipt of unprocessed blood, through maintaining accurate records of finished goods in preparation to distribute to hospitals.

• Manufacture, label, test, sample, and store blood products/samples according to applicable policies and procedures.
• Meet the quality and quantity production and distribution goals established by the department, and ensure products/samples are suitable for release for distribution.
• Perform good inventory management practices throughout the manufacturing process.
• Operate, maintain and perform validation and quality control checks on equipment, as well as ensuring adequate inventory of required supplies.
• Perform data entry and operate the computer programs associated with component production, labeling, storage, and sample tube management.
• Maintain accurate, legible, and complete manufacturing department records, as well as electronic and physical inventory locations for products/samples.
• Analyze and make decisions based on visual inspection and information provided from other departments to meet time requirements and quality standards.
• Identify and quarantine products/samples that don't meet quality requirements. Perform disposition of unacceptable products/samples.
• Perform complex manufacturing tasks such as pooled product manufacturing, freeze, wash, or deglycerolizing of blood products, pathogen reduction, and further manufacturing of apheresis products.
• Participate in on-the-job training of staff.

Saturday‑Tuesday, 5:00 am‑3:30 pm (four 10‑hour shifts)

The salary range for this position is $17 – $19 per hour, plus any applicable shift differentials for working late nights, over nights, and on the weekends.

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum two years of related experience in a regulatory, laboratory, or manufacturing environment or preferred combination of education and experience.
• Good computer skills, ability to use a wide variety of programs and laboratory equipment, attention to detail, accurate documentation, and good decision‑making skills.
• Good communication skills, with the ability to work on a team, as well as independently with minimal supervision.

Requires standing, stretching, stooping and bending for extended time periods. Lift, pull, push and move objects of up to 50 pounds. May work in walk‑in refrigerator/freezers for periods of time. May be required to wear protective clothing such as lab coats, gloves, face shields, etc.

• Medical, Dental, Vision plans
• Health Spending Accounts & Flexible Spending Accounts
• PTO:
  Starting at 15 days a year; based on type of job and tenure
• Holidays: 11 paid holidays comprised of six core holidays and five floating holidays
• 401 K with up to 6% match
• Paid Family Leave
• Employee Assistance
• Disability and Insurance:
  Short + Long Term
• Service Awards and recognition

The American Red Cross is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, San Diego Fair Chance Ordinance, the California Fair Chance Act and any other applicable state and local laws.

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