QC Laboratory Technologist

Overview

Apply your QC laboratory expertise with the American Red Cross. This role involves performing laboratory testing procedures on donor specimens and blood products, interpreting results, and releasing products for hospital use in a regulated environment. You will manufacture and prepare pathogen-reduced platelet products and work with a team to ensure quality and compliance.

• Perform moderate to high complexity laboratory testing procedures and interpret testing on donor specimens and blood products; identify and quarantine products/samples that do not meet quality requirements.
• Meet the quality and production and testing goals established by the department; ensure products are suitable for release for distribution.
• Prioritize workload to meet production and customer requirements.
• Perform quality control on products, reagents, equipment, and test kits; maintain accurate electronic and physical inventories for products/samples.
• Participate in troubleshooting and problem-solving activities with cross-functional teams.

• Associate degree in science, or Bachelor’s degree in an applied science.
• Minimum 4 years of related experience in a regulatory, laboratory, or manufacturing environment, or an equivalent combination of education and related experience. 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.

• MLT (ASCP) or MT (ASCP) certification is a plus.
• No additional experience required for MLT or MT degreed staff (as applicable).

Requires standing, stretching, stooping, and bending for extended periods. Lift, pull, push and move objects of up to 50 pounds. May work in walk-in refrigerators/freezers for periods of time. Must wear protective clothing such as lab coats, gloves, and face shields when exposure to blood and blood products or job location requires.

Standard

Schedule:

Sun - Thur, 6:30 AM – 3:00 PM

Pay: $27.76 per hour

• Medical, Dental, Vision plans
• Health Spending Accounts & Flexible Spending Accounts
• PTO:
  Starting at 15 days per year (varies by job type and tenure)
• Holidays: 11 paid holidays (six core + five floating)
• 401K 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 applicable fair chance laws.

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