Laboratory Technician I - Shift 1

Vitalant; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team at an established nonprofit organization focused on saving lives. As a Laboratory Technician, you will play a crucial role in supporting vital laboratory operations, ensuring the quality and safety of blood components. This position offers a fulfilling career path with opportunities for personal growth and development. Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and tuition assistance, all while contributing to a mission that impacts countless lives. If you are passionate about making a difference and thrive in a collaborative environment, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

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

Qualifications

• High School or GED required.
• Previous Laboratory or Manufacturing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate data records and documentation.
• Prepare blood components through various laboratory processes.
• Ensure product quality and compliance with time requirements.

Skills

Data Entry

Component Production

Quality Control

Laboratory Procedures

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Join to apply for the Laboratory Technician I - Shift 1 role at Vitalant

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

Schedule: Tuesday - Saturday 7:00 am - 3:30 pm

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.

Requirements

• High School or GED required
• Previous Laboratory or Manufacturing experience preferred
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time (90% of day)
• Bend, Lift up to 50 lbs.

Summary

About Us

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 research. We have a network of 115 donation centers across the U.S. and host approximately 60,000 blood drives annually. Vitalant provides blood and special services to patients in more than 900 hospitals across the U.S. where millions of people depend on blood donations from our generous donors.

Vitalant is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace built on a foundation of respect, integrity, teamwork, and excellence. Through our DEI strategic plan, we create opportunities for employees of all backgrounds to feel valued, seen, and heard. We believe this mission drives creativity and innovation, as employees experience an environment conducive to personal growth and career development.

EEO/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans

Our organization 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 an e-mail to [e-mail] to let us know the nature of your request.

For more EEO information about applicant rights click here