QC Lab Technologist - Blood Product Testing (Night Shift)

American Red Cross; West Henrietta (NY); On-site; USD 33,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K match

Paid time off

Job summary

The American Red Cross is seeking a QC Lab Technologist in New York to perform basic through advanced manufacturing, processing, and test procedures on blood products and interpret results before releasing to area hospitals.

You will manufacture and prepare pathogen-reduced platelet products in a highly regulated environment, with focus on accuracy, compassion, and customer service for internal and external customers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in an applied science is required.
• 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.
• Prior experience in a regulatory, laboratory or manufacturing environment is preferred; or equivalent combination of education and experience

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 meet quality requirements.
• Meet the quality and quantity production and testing goals established by the department.
• Ensure products are suitable for release for distribution.
• Meet the quality and quantity production and testing goals established by the department, and appropriately manage any exceptions.
• Prioritize workload to meet production and customer requirements.
• Perform quality control on products, reagents, equipment, and various test kits; maintain accurate electronic and physical inventory locations for products/samples.
• Participate in troubleshooting and problem-solving activities with cross-functional teams.

Skills

Lab equipment handling

Teamwork

PC & lab software

Education

Bachelor's degree in applied science

Job description

The American Red Cross is seeking a QC Lab Technologist in New York to perform basic through advanced manufacturing, processing, and test procedures on blood products and interpret results before releasing to area hospitals.

You will manufacture and prepare pathogen-reduced platelet products in a highly regulated environment, with focus on accuracy, compassion, and customer service for internal and external customers.