Quality Control Lab Technologist

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Job Description :

Quality Control Laboratory Technologist

(Union)

WHY CHOOSE US

Joining The American Red Cross is like nothing else its as much something you feel as something you do. You become a vital part of the worlds 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 youll have mentors who empower your growth along a purposeful career path. You align your lifes work with an ongoing mission thats bigger than all of us. As you care for others youre cared 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.

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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW :

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 youre there. Interact in a positive proactive and customer-focused manner with both internal and external customers demonstrating care and compassion at all times.

Key Responsibilities :

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 dont 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.

Tracks 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 and level of work and are not an exhaustive list.

Standard Schedule : Sunday-Thursday 6am-2 : 30pm

Training Schedule : First 4-6 weeks Monday- Friday 8 : 00 am-4 : 30 pm. Full attendance is required.

Pay Information : $24.77 hourly rate plus shift differential pay ($2.00 more per hour for Sunday hours).

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED :

Bachelors degree in an applied science 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.

WHAT WILL GIVE YOU THE COMPETITIVE EDGE :

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

Physical Requirements :

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 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 do great work. Our comprehensive package includes :

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

401K with up to 6% match

Paid Family Leave

Employee Assistance

Disability and Insurance : Short Long Term

Service Awards and recognition

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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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Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1