Quality Control Laboratory Specialist

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.Where Your Career is a Force for GoodWHAT 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 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: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; maintainaccurate 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: 3rd shift; Saturday- Wednesday, 9:00 pm-5:30 amTraining Schedule: First 4-6 weeks, Monday- Friday 9:00 am-5:30 pm. Full attendance is required. Pay Information: $ hourly rate plus shift differential pay for hours worked after 3:00 pm & all weekend hours ($$ more per hour for this shift).WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED:Bachelor’s degree in an applied science with 1 year hematology-testing experience 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 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 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 recognition