Laboratory Technician

Job Description ATTENTION MILITARY AFFILIATED JOB SEEKERS - Our organization works with partner companies to source qualified talent for their open roles. The following position is available to Veterans, Transitioning Military, National Guard and Reserve Members, Military Spouses, Wounded Warriors, and their Caregivers. Unless specifically stated otherwise, this role is "On-Site" at the location detailed in the job post. Blood Component Manufacturing Technician WHY CHOOSE US? Joining The American Red Cross is like nothing else – it’s as 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’ll have mentors who empower your growth along a purposeful career path. You align your life’s work with an ongoing mission that’s bigger than all of us. As you care for others, you’re 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. What You Need To Know: In this role, you will be manufacturing blood products and samples. You will be processing blood products after the units have been received from the donors. This will involve scanning in the units of blood, processing the units into transfusable components (red cells, platelets, and expressing plasma) and leukoreducing. As a Red Cross Team member, you will take care of your team members – show up for every shift and give 100% while you’re 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: Meet the quality and quantity production goals, while prioritizing workload expectations and maintaining accurate documentation Perform good inventory management practices throughout the manufacturing and distribution process. Perform data entry and operate the computer programs associated with component production, labeling, storage, and sample tube management. Analyze and make decisions based on visual inspection and information provided from other departments to meet time. Perform complex manufacturing tasks such as pooled product manufacturing, freeze, wash, or deglycerolizing of blood products, and pathogen reduction. Communicate effectively with internal customers, vendors, and volunteers. May require flexibility to work a variable schedule that includes weekends & holidays to meet the needs of our hospitals Pay rate : $ 18.50 per hour, plus shift differential pay ($2.00 more per hour for all hours worked on the weekend) Schedule: Sunday- Thursday, 7:00 am- 3:30 pm Training schedule: First 4 weeks, Monday- Friday, 8:00 am- 4:30 pm. Full attendance is mandatory. Auto req ID 482220BR Minimum Education Required High School/GED Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED: High School or equivalent required. Minimum 2 years of related experience in a regulatory, laboratory, or manufacturing environment or equivalent combination of education and related experience preferred. 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 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 time. May be required to wear protective clothing such as lab coats, gloves, face shields, etc. Benefits For You: 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 City Tulsa State Oklahoma Job Category Technician Job Code Health_Safety Health_Safety Affiliate Sponsor American Red Cross #J-18808-Ljbffr