Evening Lab Technician: Blood Components

emergemarket.com; Johnston (IA); On-site; USD 39,060 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vision coverage

403(b) retirement plan

Life and AD&D insurance

HSA with employer contribution

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

LifeServe Blood Center is seeking an entry level Component Technician for the 2nd shift to join our lab team in Johnston, IA. This role involves transforming whole blood into transfusable components (red cells, platelets, plasma) under SOPs and quality systems.

You will work Tuesday through Saturday, 2pm–10:30pm, with a starting pay of $18.75 per hour plus a night shift differential of $4.00 per hour after 6pm. Training provided to get you up to speed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Associate's degree or higher preferred.
• The ability to multitask and set priorities is essential.
• This position requires use of knowledge and judgement to ensure accuracy of tasks related to quality.
• Proficiency with computers is a must; experience with MS Office is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Process blood components according to established policy and SOP.
• Perform review of component manufacturing and equipment related documentation and release of quality control results.
• Perform calibration and maintenance tasks.
• Identify, troubleshoot, and document problems that may influence the quality or completion of blood manufacturing.
• Assist with validation of new equipment and manufacturing processes.
• Perform data entry and navigation within multiple computer programs.

Skills

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Proficiency with computers

MS Office experience

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma

Associate's degree preferred

Tools

Centrifuges

Laboratory equipment

Job description

LifeServe Blood Center is seeking an entry level Component Technician for the 2nd shift to join our lab team in Johnston, IA. This role involves transforming whole blood into transfusable components (red cells, platelets, plasma) under SOPs and quality systems.

You will work Tuesday through Saturday, 2pm–10:30pm, with a starting pay of $18.75 per hour plus a night shift differential of $4.00 per hour after 6pm. Training provided to get you up to speed.