Lab Technician I - Night Shift

Vitalant; Tempe, Northern (AZ, KY); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision

401K + 5% company match

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Life and AD&D insurance

Short- and long-term disability

Job summary

Vitalant is hiring a Laboratory Technician in Tempe, AZ to support blood component production, labeling, and data entry. The role involves preparing components and maintaining accurate records in a fast-paced, mission-driven lab.

You will work evening shifts with rotating weekends, and training schedules include options. The position requires a High School diploma or GED and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs while upholding confidentiality and safety standards.

Qualifications

• High School or GED required.
• No experience required.
• Must be able to stand for long periods, lift up to 50 lbs, and handle lab equipment.

Responsibilities

• Operate within the laboratory handling responsibilities that include component production, labeling, record reviewing and data entry.
• Maintain accurate data records and documentation.
• Prepare blood components through centrifugation, separation, freezing, thawing, washing, storage, sterile docking, transformation, and filtration.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Organization

Analytical skills

Confidentiality

Laboratory equipment handling

Keyboarding

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

About the Role

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 and Benefits

Compensation Considerations: Job Grade: 114 Hourly Pay: 18.27 - 18.67 DOE Shift Hours: 7:00 pm - 3:30 am with Rotating Weekends, day off during the week. Training Schedule Mon-Fri 3:00 pm - 11:30 pm OR 6:30 am - 3:30 pm Tue-Sat / Sun -Thurs Work Shift (if applicable): Shift 2 (United States of America)

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

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.

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.

Requirements

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

Location: 1524 West 14th Street #120 Tempe, AZ 85281 Job Category: Lab Services Contact Information: [e-mail]

About Vitalant

Vitalant is one of the nation's largest nonprofit blood and biotherapies healthcare organizations, providing hospitals and patients across the U.S. a safe blood supply, specialized laboratory services, transfusion medicine expertise and world-renowned reserach.

Vitalant provides blood and special services to patients in more than 900 hospitals across the U.S. and host approximately 60,000 blood drives annually.

Vitalant is an equal employment/affirmative action employer.

If you need accommodation for any part of the employment process because of a medical condition or disability, please send us an email to [e-mail] to let us know the nature of your request.

At Vitalant, the impact you make doing work that is purposeful, meaningful, and worthwhile is vital. 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.