QC Laboratory Technologist (3rd Shift)

Job Description:

WHY CHOOSE US?
Joining The American Red Cross is like nothing else -it'sas much something you feel as something you do. You become a vital part of the world's largest humanitarian network. Joining a team of welcoming individuals who are exceptional, yet unassuming. Diverse, yet uncompromising in unity. You grow your career within a movement that matters, where success is measured in people helped, communities made whole, and individuals equipped to never stop changing lives and situations for the better.

When you choose to be a force for good,you'llhave mentors who empower your growth along a purposeful career path. You align your life's work with an ongoing missionthat'sbigger than all of us. As you care for others,you'recared for with competitive compensation and benefits. You join a community that respects who you are away from work as much as what you do while at work.

Where Your Career is a Force for Good!

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW:

As a QC Lab Technologist,you will performbasicthrough 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 hospitalpatientuse, in a highly regulated environment.SuccessfulQC Lab Technologistswill have a strong attention to detail, a customer-servicefocusand the ability to treat both internal and external customers with compassion at all times.

WHERE YOUR CAREER IS A FORCE GOOD

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform moderate to high complexity laboratory testing procedures and interpret various testing procedures on donor specimens, and blood products;Identifyand quarantine products/samples thatdon'tmeet quality requirements.

• Meet the quality andquantityproduction and testing goalsestablishedby the department.

• Ensure products are suitable for release for distribution.

• Meet the quality andquantityproduction and testing goalsestablishedby thedepartment, andappropriately manage any exceptions.

• Prioritize workload to meet production and customer requirements.

• Perform quality control on products, reagents, equipment, and various test kits;maintainaccurateelectronic and physical inventory locations for products/samples.

• Participate in troubleshooting and problem-solving activities with cross-functional teams.

Theaforementioned responsibilitiesof the position describe the general nature and level of work and are not an exhaustive list.

Standard Schedule: Tuesday-Saturday, 9:30pm-6:00am

Pay Information:$28.50/hr, plus applicable shift differential work working late nights, over nights, and on the weekends.

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED:

• Bachelor'sdegree in an applied science

• Minimum 4 years of related experience in a regulatory, laboratory, or manufacturing environment or 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, personalcomputerand applicable software for sustained periods.

• Ability to work with a team.

WHAT WILL GIVE YOU THE COMPETITIVE EDGE:

• MLT (ASCP) or MT(ASCP) certification is a plus

• Noadditionalexperience is required for MLT or MTdegreedstaff.

Physical Requirements:

Requires standing, stretching,stoopingand bending for extended time periods.Lift, pull,pushand move objects of up to 50 pounds.May work in walk-in refrigerator/freezers for periods of time. Required to wear protective clothing such as lab coats, gloves, face shields, etc. when there is exposure to blood and blood products and/or where work location requires

BENEFITS FOR YOU:
As a mission-based organization, we believe our team needs great support to dogreat work. Our comprehensive package includes:

• Medical, Dental Vision plans

• Health Spending Accounts & Flexible Spending Accounts

• PTO: Starting at15 daysa year; based on type of job and tenure

• Holidays: 11 paid holidayscomprisedof six core holidays and five floating holidays

• 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 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.

AmeriCorps, the federal agency that brings people together through service, and its partners - the Peace Corps, AmeriCorps Alums, National Peace Corps Association, and the Service Year Alliance - launched Employers of National Service to connect national service alumni with opportunities in the workforce.American Red Cross is proud to be an EONS partner and share our employment opportunities with the network of organizations.

Interested in Volunteering? Visit redcross.org/volunteertoday to learn more, including our most-needed volunteer positions.

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