Molecular Laboratory Technician II

Job Description:

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 Good!

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW (Job Overview):

Verify specimen identity and perform DNA extraction from biological specimens. Use multichannel and automated pipetting systems. Perform genotyping of patient and donor specimens using a variety of testing platforms. Maintain inventories for reagents, supplies and equipment and perform equipment maintenance and quality control. Utilize laboratory information management system and web-based customer service request portal. Interact with other departments on matters concerning donor and patient testing and provide support to internal or external customers. Perform work in compliance with regulations and accrediting agency standards. Provide support and guidance to all volunteers.

Perform all duties and responsibilities in compliance with standard operating procedures and other applicable Federal, State, and local regulations.

WHERE YOUR CAREER IS A FORCE GOOD (Key Responsibilities):

• Perform manual and automated extraction of high-quality DNA from blood samples or other bodily fluids.

• Perform genotyping of patient and donor specimens using a variety of testing platforms.

• Utilize laboratory information management system and web-based customer service request portal.

• Perform duties associated with the ordering, receiving, inspection and preparation of supplies and reagents. Perform maintenance and quality control of reagents and equipment.

• Draft reports of testing for supervisor and director review.

• Attend continuing education sessions and completes required training as assigned.

• Interact with external and internal customers and ensure customer satisfaction. Mentor other Molecular Technicians as needed.

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED (Minimum Qualifications):

• Education: bachelor's degree in Biological Science or Chemistry required.

• Experience: 1 year of general laboratory experience preferred or equivalent combination of education and related experience required.

• Management Experience: N/A

• Skills & Abilities: Strong attention to detail. Effective written and verbal communication skills. Computer experience and familiarity with office automation (for example MS Word) desired. Ability to work on a team.

Standard Schedule: M-F 7am-3:30pm

Pay Information: $22-29/hr

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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