Lab Technician I

Vitalant; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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

Paid time off

Employee Resource Groups

Recognition and perks

Job summary

Vitalant seeks a Laboratory Technician to support blood component production, data entry, labeling, and quality control in our Tempe, AZ facility. This role offers a structured shift pattern, training schedule, and comprehensive benefits. A High School diploma or GED is required, and no prior experience is necessary.

Flexibility for overtime is expected as needed. Perks include medical, dental, vision insurance, 401K with company match, tuition assistance up to $5k, life and AD&D insurance,

Qualifications

• High School graduate or GED required.
• No experience required.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Detail oriented

Strong communication

Organization

Analytical skills

Confidentiality

Laboratory equipment handling

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Laboratory 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.

Compensation Considerations:

Scheduling every other weekend, day shift 6:30 AM to 1500 PM. Training schedule day shift 6:30 AM to 15:00 Tuesday through Saturday or Sunday through Thursday

Work Shift (if applicable):

Shift 1 (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

Job Grade: 114

Hourly Pay: 18.27 - 18.67 DOE

Schedule: M-F 6:30 am - 3:00 pm - Every other Weekend required

Training Schedule: Day shift 6:30 AM to 3:00 PM Tuesday through Saturday or Sunday through Thursday

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]

If 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.