Quality Control Laboratory Technologist

QC Laboratory TechnologistBy joining The American Red Cross you will touch millions of lives every year and experience the greatness of the human spirit at its best. Are you ready to be part of the world's largest humanitarian network?As a QC Lab Technologist, you will perform basic through 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. Successful QC Lab Technologists will have a strong attention to detail, a customer-service focus and the ability to treat both internal and external customers with 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 don't 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.Participate in troubleshooting and problem-solving activities with cross-functional teams.Standard Schedule: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday 4:00 am- 2:30 pmTraining: Monday- Friday, 8:00 am- 4:30 pm for 4 weeks. Full time attendance is required.Pay Information: Pay rate is $25.27 plus shift differential pay ($2.25- $5.00 more per hour depending on time of day/day of the week)What You Need To Succeed:Associate degree in science, or Bachelor's degree in an applied scienceMinimum 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, personal computer and 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 plusNo 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 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 requiresBenefits 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 plansHealth Spending Accounts & Flexible Spending AccountsPTO: Starting at 15 days a year; based on type of job and tenureHolidays: 11 paid holidays comprised of six core holidays and five floating holidays401K with up to 6% matchPaid Family LeaveEmployee AssistanceDisability and Insurance: Short + Long TermService Awards and recognitionThe 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.