QC Lab Technologist - 2nd Shift (Blood Products)

The American National Red Cross; Dedham, Northern (MA, KY); Hybrid; USD 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

HSA/ Flexible spending accounts

PTO 15 days/year

Paid holidays (11)

Job summary

The American Red Cross is seeking a Quality Control Laboratory Technician for the 2nd shift to perform manufacturing, processing, and test procedures on blood products and interpret results before releasing products to area hospitals. The role involves manufacturing pathogen-reduced platelet products in a highly regulated environment and maintaining strong quality standards.

Successful candidates will have an eye for detail, customer-service focus, and the ability to interact compassionately

Qualifications

• Associate degree in science or 36 completed credit hours in Math and/or science, OR a Bachelor's degree in an applied science.
• Ability to use a wide variety of lab or medical equipment, personal computer and applicable software for sustained periods.
• Ability to work with a team.

Responsibilities

• Perform moderate to high complexity laboratory testing procedures and interpret various testing procedures on donor specimens, and blood products.
• Identify and quarantine products/samples that don't match quality requirements.
• Meet the quality and quantity production and testing goals established by the department.
• Ensure products are suitable for release for distribution.
• Prioritize workload to meet production and customer requirements.
• Perform quality control on products, reagents, equipment, and various test kits.

Skills

Lab equipment

Teamwork

Education

Associate degree in science / 36 credit hours in Math or science

Bachelor's degree in an applied science

Job description

The American Red Cross is seeking a Quality Control Laboratory Technician for the 2nd shift to perform manufacturing, processing, and test procedures on blood products and interpret results before releasing products to area hospitals. The role involves manufacturing pathogen-reduced platelet products in a highly regulated environment and maintaining strong quality standards.

Successful candidates will have an eye for detail, customer-service focus, and the ability to interact compassionately