QC Laboratory Technician (1st Shift)

Job Description:

What You Need to Know:

QC Laboratory Technicians perform manufacturing and inventory control processes in a highly regulated environment-from receipt of unprocessed blood, through maintaining accurate records of finished goods in preparation to distribute to hospitals. Successful QC Lab Technicians 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.

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

WHERE YOUR CAREER IS A FORCE FOR GOOD:

Key Responsibilities:

* Manufacture, label, test, sample, and store blood products/samples according to applicable policies and procedures.

* Meet the quality and quantity production and distribution goals established by the department, and ensure products/samples are suitable for release for distribution.

* Perform good inventory management practices throughout the manufacturing process.

* Operate, maintain and perform validation and quality control checks on equipment, as well as ensuring adequate inventory of required supplies

* Perform data entry and operate the computer programs associated with component production, labeling, storage, and sample tube management.

* Maintain accurate, legible, and complete manufacturing department records, as well as electronical and physical inventory locations for products/samples

* Analyze and make decisions based on visual inspection and information provided from other departments to meet time requirements and quality standards.

* Identify and quarantine products/samples that don't meet quality requirements. Perform disposition of unacceptable products/samples.

* Perform complex manufacturing tasks such as pooled product manufacturing, freeze, wash, or deglycerolizing of blood products, pathogen reduction, and further manufacturing of apheresis products.

* Participate in on-the-job training of staff.

The aforementioned responsibilities of the position describe the general nature and level of work and are not an exhaustive list.

Standard Schedule: Wednesday-Sunday, 5:00am-1:30pm

Pay Information: $18-$19 per hour, plus any applicable shift differentials for working any late nights, overnights, and on the weekends

Note that American Red Cross salaries are aligned to the specific geographic location in which the work is primarily performed. Other factors that may be used to determine your actual salary may include your specific skills, how many years of experience you have and comparison to other employees already in this role.

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:

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 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

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.

AmeriCorps, the federal agency that brings people together through service, and its partners - the Peace Corps, AmeriCorps Alums, National Peace Corps Association, and the Service Year Alliance - launched Employers of National Service to connect national service alumni with opportunities in the workforce.American Red Cross is proud to be an EONS partner and share our employment opportunities with the network of organizations.

Interested in Volunteering? Visit redcross.org/volunteertoday to learn more, including our most-needed volunteer positions.

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