Lab Technician I - Night Shift

Vitalant; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Vitalant is seeking a Laboratory Technician in Tempe, AZ to support blood component production and labeling processes. The role emphasizes data accuracy, compliance, and maintaining confidentiality. Evening to night shifts are included with differential compensation where applicable.

The successful candidate will prepare components, uphold quality standards, and participate in labeling and quarantine procedures as part of a mission-driven nonprofit team.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Ability to stand for long periods and operate lab equipment.
• Must maintain donor, patient and employee confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate data records and documentation.
• Prepare blood components through centrifugation, separation, freezing, thawing, washing, storage, sterilization, and filtration.
• Ensure product quality, volume, appearance, and time requirements.
• Conduct labeling for routine and special components and implement quarantine procedures.

Skills

Detail oriented

Communication

Organization

Analytical skills

Education

High School diploma or GED

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:Job Grade: 114Schedule: Monday - Friday, Rotating Weekends 6:00 pm - 2:30 am3rd Shift Differential: 14%Weekend Shift Differential 8%Work Shift (if applicable):Shift 3 (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 ExpectJob Grade: 114Schedule: Monday - Friday, Rotating Weekends 6:00 pm - 2:30 am3rd Shift Differential: 14%Weekend Shift Differential 8%Our comprehensive total rewards support you, your family, and your future withMedical, 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 toMaintain 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 RequiredREQUIREMENTS:KNOWLEDGE/EDUCATIONHigh School graduate or GED required.EXPERIENCENo experience required.SKILLS/ABILITIESMust 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 REQUIREMENTSThis position requires the ability to perform the following (expressed as hours per shift):Sitting 5+Standing 0-3Walking 0-3Lift (40# Max) 0-3Carry/move (40# max) 0-3Push/pull (10# of force max) 0-3Climbing N/ABend 0-3Squat 0-3Kneel 0-3Reaching above shoulders 0-3Reaching waist to shoulder 5+Reaching knee to waist 0-3Reaching floor to knee 0-3Grasp N/AHandling 0-3Finger dexterity 5+Pinch N/ADriving 0-3Reasonable 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 #120 Tempe, AZ 85281Job 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.