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 IIyou will perform advanced manufacturing, processingand 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% whileyou’rethere. Interact in a positive, proactive, and customer-focused manner with both internal and external customers,demonstratingcare and compassion at all times.
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;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.
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.
Theaforementioned responsibilitiesof the Technologist describe the general nature and level of work and arenot an exhaustive list.
Standard Schedule: This is a second shift position working Sunday through Thursday 4pm-12am.
Pay Information: The pay rate is $28.09 per hour. There is a shift differential for second shift of $2.25 per hour.
WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED:
Bachelor’s degree in an applied science isrequired(Associatedegree in science with an MLT or laboratory experience may be considered in areas that donothave licensure requirements)
Minimum 5 years of related experience in a regulatory, laboratory, or manufacturing environment or equivalent combination of education and related experiencerequiredfor non-MLT/MT staff. Must meet state and CLIA requirements.
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 preferred
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 do great 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
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