Testing Lab Technician; Piedmont

Job Description

Posted Friday, February 20, 2026 at 5:00 AM

At The Blood Connection, every role plays a part in saving lives. Join our team and help make an impact in your community today!

Shifts Available:

• Friday, Saturday, Sunday - 6:00am-6:30pm

A Testing Laboratory Technician is a clinical laboratory scientist with a broad knowledge of procedures routinely performed in a medical laboratory and a working knowledge of all procedures performed in a relevant specialty area. The job primarily involves the application of this knowledge through the performance of analytical related tasks using blood or blood products, the correlation of test results and the solution of testing problems, and the continued development of operational skills through daily workload responsibilities.

• Performs automated ABO/Rh testing on donor samples
• Performs manual RPR testing on TP reactive donors
• Performs automated antibody screens on donor samples
• Performs automated ELISA testing procedures used to detect viral antibodies and/or antigens in donors and/or patients
• Performs automated nucleic acid testing on donor samples
• Performs bacterial detection testing on platelet apheresis products

• Uses the LIS to manage donor-testing information generated by automated testing equipment
• Identifies products that require quarantine or discard due to non-confirming test results and communicates information to the component lab

• Performs QC for equipment used in the donor-testing lab
• Performs calibration of equipment as needed
• Performs maintenance procedures as indicated by equipment manufacturer’s recommendations
• Performs automated cell counts on donor/patient samples
• Performs automated cell counts on manufactured blood components as indicated
• Other duties as assigned or required

• Associate Degree in Medical Laboratory Technology or bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology or Bachelor of Science Degree in a life science plus up to two years’ experience in a clinical laboratory
• MLT/MT strongly preferred
• ASCP certification required for associate level degrees (MLT)
• Job related experience is strongly preferred
• Ability to communicate effectively, tactfully, and courteously to patrons, donors, sponsors, and co-workers
• Demonstrate a thorough understanding of the methodologies and operating principles used in a blood center
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, management, and peers

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Lifting and/or pulling/pushing up to 50 pounds
• Standing or walking for an extended period
• Bending and twisting

Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled