Lab Technician I

Vitalant; Rosemont (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401K + company match

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Vitalant in Rosemont, IL is seeking a Laboratory Technician to support blood component production, labeling, and data entry while maintaining records.

The role emphasizes accuracy, quality control, and adherence to quarantine procedures, with a 3:00 PM - 11:30 PM shift. No prior experience is required; a High School Diploma or GED is accepted. Comprehensive benefits are provided.

Qualifications

• High School or GED required.
• Experience not required but helpful for workflow efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate data records and documentation.
• Prepare blood components through 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.

Skills

Data entry

Attention to detail

Laboratory techniques

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Centrifuge operation

Blood handling equipment

Job description

At 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.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 ExpectLocation: Rosemont , ILSchedule: 3:00 PM - 11:30 PM Weekend rotationTraining: DaysBase Wage:Our comprehensive total rewards support you, your family, and your future with:Medical, dental, and vision insurance401K + 5% company matchTuition assistance up to $5k per yearFree basic life and AD&D insuranceFree short-and-long-term disability insurancePaid time offEmployee Resource GroupsRecognition and perksAs 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 requiredNo Experience RequiredLocation:5505 Pearl Street Rosemont, IL 60018Job Category:Lab ServicesContact Information: [e-mail] you are impact-inspired to help others, and making a difference is vital for you, you'll experience a career built on purpose, a company created to care, and a team committed to lead - together.