QC Lab Technologist – Blood Products (Night Shift)

VetJobs; Pomona (CA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The American Red Cross in Pomona, CA is seeking a QC Lab Technologist responsible for basic to advanced manufacturing, processing, and testing of blood products. You will interpret test results and release products to area hospitals, producing pathogen-reduced platelet products under strict regulatory standards.

The role requires an associates degree (science) or bachelor’s in an applied science, and experience in a regulatory, laboratory, or manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in science, or bachelor’s degree in an applied science.
• Related experience in a regulatory, laboratory, or manufacturing environment or equivalent combination of education and related experience. Must meet state and CLIA requirements where applicable.
• Ability to use a wide variety of lab or medical equipment, personal computer and applicable software for sustained periods.
• Ability to work in a collaborative team environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform moderate 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.

Job description

The American Red Cross in Pomona, CA is seeking a QC Lab Technologist responsible for basic to advanced manufacturing, processing, and testing of blood products. You will interpret test results and release products to area hospitals, producing pathogen-reduced platelet products under strict regulatory standards.

The role requires an associates degree (science) or bachelor’s in an applied science, and experience in a regulatory, laboratory, or manufacturing setting.