Lab Technician 1 - 2nd Shift

Vitalant; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401K + company match

Tuition assistance

Life and AD&D insurance

Short- and long-term disability

Paid time off

Employee Resource Groups

Recognition and perks

Job summary

Vitalant is seeking a Laboratory Technician for the 2nd shift in Tempe, AZ. You will support blood component production and data entry, ensuring accuracy and compliance. Training emphasizes data integrity, labeling, and component handling in a fast-paced lab.

You must have a high school diploma or GED, with no prior experience required. The role includes standing for long periods, lifting up to 50 lbs, and working flexible shifts to accommodate rotating weekends.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Ability to stand for long periods and lifts up to 50 lbs.
• Detail oriented with strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to operate standard laboratory equipment and keyboard data entry.
• Able to work flexible shifts and overtime when needed.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate data records and documentation.
• Prepare blood components through centrifugation, separation, freezing, thawing, washing and storage.
• Ensure product quality, proper volume, appearance and timing.
• Label routine and special components and apply quarantine procedures.

Skills

Stand long periods

Lifting 50 lbs

Detail oriented

Strong communication

Keyboarding

Laboratory equipment

Flexible shifts

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Centrifugation

Filtration

Laboratory equipment operation

Job description

Lab Technician 1 - 2nd Shift### Lab Technician 1 - 2nd ShiftApply: Onsite: AZ Tempe: Full time: Posted Today: R26\\_0000002931At Vitalant, the impact you make doing work that is purposeful, meaningful, and worthwhile is vital. As a member of our non-profit organization, you can be impact-inspired to provide vital clinical services to communities nationwide, vital products to those in need of a donor's generosity, or vital scientific research that advances blood safety worldwide.**Compensation Considerations:**Job Grade: 114 Hourly Pay: 18.27 - 18.67 DOE Shift Hours: 5:00 pm - 1:30 am with Rotating Weekends, Days Off During the Week Shift Differentials: 2nd Shift 3:00 pm - 11:00 pm 9% and 11:00 pm - 7:00 am 14% Weekend Shift Differential: 8% Training Schedule: Must be able to do either : 0630 am -2:30 pm (Tue- Sat) or 3:00 pm - 11:30 pm ( Sun-Thu) or 3:00 pm - 11:30 pm (Mon- Fri) for approximately 12 weeks**Work Shift (if applicable):**Shift 2 (United States of America)**Job Description:**Vitalant is seeking a Laboratory Technician dedicated to making a positive difference. If you are results-driven and impact-inspired to help others, and making a difference is vital for you, you'll experience a career built on purpose, an organization created to care, and a team committed to lead – together. Your impact as a Laboratory Technician is vital. Support Vitalant's life-saving mission by operating within the laboratory handling responsibilities that include component production, labeling, record reviewing and data entry. **What to Expect** ### Grade: 114### Hourly Pay: 18.27 - 18.67 DOE ### Shift Hours: 5:00 pm - 1:30 am with Rotating Weekends, Days Off During the Week ### Shift Differentials: 2nd Shift 3:00 pm - 11:00 pm 9% and 11:00 pm - 7:00 am 14% ### Weekend Shift Differential: 8% ### Training Schedule: Must be able to do either : 0630 am -2:30 pm (Tue- Sat) or 3:00 pm - 11:30 pm ( Sun-Thu) or 3:00 pm - 11:30 pm (Mon- Fri) for approximately 12 weeks ### Our comprehensive total rewards support you, your family, and your future with * Medical, dental, and vision insurance* 401K + 5% company match* Tuition assistance up to $5k per year* Free basic life and AD&D insurance* Free short-and-long-term disability insurance* Paid time off* Employee Resource Groups* Recognition and perks ### As a Laboratory Technician, you'll get to * Maintain accurate data records and documentation.* Prepare blood components through processes such as centrifugation, separation, freezing, thawing, washing, storage, sterile docking, transformation, and filtration.* Ensure product quality, volume, appearance, and time requirements.* Conduct labeling for routine and special components and implement quarantine procedures.* High School or GED required* No Experience Required### REQUIREMENTS: ### KNOWLEDGE/EDUCATION * High School graduate or GED required. ### EXPERIENCE * No experience required. ### SKILLS/ABILITIES * Must be able to stand for long periods of time, bend, and lift up to 50 lbs.* Must be detail oriented and possess strong communication, organization, and analytical skills.* Must be able to maintain donor, patient and employee confidentiality.* Must possess basic keyboarding skills and the ability to handle and operate laboratory equipment.* Must be able to work flexible shifts and overtime when necessary. ### PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS This position requires the ability to perform the following (expressed as hours per shift): * Sitting 5+* Standing 0-3* Walking 0-3* Lift (40# Max) 0-3* Carry/move (40# max) 0-3* Push/pull (10# of force max) 0-3* Climbing N/A* Bend 0-3* Squat 0-3* Kneel 0-3* Reaching above shoulders 0-3* Reaching waist to shoulder 5+* Reaching knee to waist 0-3* Reaching floor to knee 0-3* Grasp N/A* Handling 0-3* Finger dexterity 5+* Pinch N/A* Driving 0-3 Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.**Location:**1524 West 14th Street#120Tempe, AZ 85281**Job Category:**Lab Services**Contact Information:** [e-mail]