Lab Technician I — Entry‑Level, Blood Services Impact

Vitalant; Mather (CA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401K with 5% company match

Tuition assistance up to $5k/year

Life and AD&D insurance

Disability insurance

Paid time off

Employee Resource Groups

Recognition and perks

Job summary

Vitalant is seeking a Laboratory Technician in Mather, CA. The role supports blood component production, labeling, and data entry to advance Vitalant’s life-saving mission. The position offers a structured schedule, weekend differential, and benefits as part of a comprehensive rewards package.

Requires a high school diploma or GED, ability to stand for long periods, and comfort with lab equipment and confidential data handling. No prior experience is required, and overtime may be required.

Qualifications

• High School graduate or GED required.
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time, bend, and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Must be detail oriented with strong communication, organization, and analytical skills.
• Must maintain donor, patient and employee confidentiality.
• Must be able to work flexible shifts and overtime when necessary.

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

Stand for long periods

Detail-oriented

Confidentiality

Lab equipment handling

Flexible shifts

Education

High School or GED

Tools

Laboratory equipment

Job description

Vitalant is seeking a Laboratory Technician in Mather, CA. The role supports blood component production, labeling, and data entry to advance Vitalant’s life-saving mission. The position offers a structured schedule, weekend differential, and benefits as part of a comprehensive rewards package.

Requires a high school diploma or GED, ability to stand for long periods, and comfort with lab equipment and confidential data handling. No prior experience is required, and overtime may be required.