Lab Technician I — Blood Services (Entry Level)

Vitalant; Mather (CA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K with company match

Tuition assistance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid time off

Employee Resource Groups

Recognition program

Job summary

Vitalant is seeking a Laboratory Technician to support its life-saving mission by operating in the laboratory, handling component production, labeling, and data entry. The role emphasizes accuracy, adherence to timelines, and confidentiality across donor, patient, and employee data.

The position offers shift differentials, a Sunday-Thursday schedule, and a comprehensive benefits package including insurance, retirement match, tuition assistance, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• High School graduate or GED required.
• No experience required.
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time, bend, and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Must possess basic keyboarding skills and the ability to handle and operate laboratory equipment.

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

Data entry

Laboratory equipment operation

Communication

Flexibility in shifts

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Vitalant is seeking a Laboratory Technician to support its life-saving mission by operating in the laboratory, handling component production, labeling, and data entry. The role emphasizes accuracy, adherence to timelines, and confidentiality across donor, patient, and employee data.

The position offers shift differentials, a Sunday-Thursday schedule, and a comprehensive benefits package including insurance, retirement match, tuition assistance, and paid time off.