QC Laboratory Technologist II
QC Laboratory Technologist II
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By 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 worlds largest humanitarian network
Join usWhere your Career is a Force for Good!
Job Description:
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.
Where Your Career is a Force for Good!
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.
WHERE YOUR CAREER IS A FORCE FOR GOOD
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 problemsolving activities with crossfunctional teams.
The aforementioned responsibilities of the Technologist describe the general nature and level of work and are not an exhaustive list.
Standard Schedule: This is a first shift position working a variable schedule MondaySunday. Hours will be 7am5pm working four 10hour shifts throughout the week.
Pay Information: $31.20 per hour. There is a $2.00 per hour weekend premium.
WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED:
Bachelors degree in an applied science is Associate degree in science with an MLT may be considered in areas that do not have licensure requirements)
Minimum 5 years of related experience in a regulatory laboratory or manufacturing environment or equivalent combination of education and related experience for nonMLT/MT staff. Must meet state and CLIA requirements.
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 preferred
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 walkin 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 missionbased 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
Apply now! Joining our team will provide you with the opportunity to
make your career a force for good!
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
