QC Lab Technologist - Blood Products Quality Release

americanredcross; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 39,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan

Dental & Vision

PTO

Holidays

401K

Paid Family Leave

Employee Assistance

Disability Insurance

Service Awards

Job summary

The American Red Cross in Minnesota is seeking a QC Lab Technologist to perform basic through advanced manufacturing, processing, and testing on blood products, interpreting test results before release to hospitals. You will manufacture and prepare pathogen-reduced platelet products in a highly regulated environment.

Successful candidates show strong attention to detail, customer service focus, and the ability to work with internal and external customers.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in science, or Bachelor's degree in an applied science.
• Minimum 4 years of related experience in regulatory, laboratory, or manufacturing environments.
• Ability to use a wide variety of lab equipment and applicable software.
• Ability to work with a team.

Responsibilities

• Perform moderate to high complexity laboratory testing procedures and interpret 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.
• Prioritize workload to meet production and customer requirements.
• Perform quality control on products, reagents, equipment, and test kits; maintain accurate inventory locations.
• Participate in troubleshooting with cross-functional teams.

Skills

Attention to detail

Customer service

Team player

Communication

Education

Associate degree in science, or Bachelor's in applied science

Tools

Lab equipment

Inventory software

Job description

The American Red Cross in Minnesota is seeking a QC Lab Technologist to perform basic through advanced manufacturing, processing, and testing on blood products, interpreting test results before release to hospitals. You will manufacture and prepare pathogen-reduced platelet products in a highly regulated environment.

Successful candidates show strong attention to detail, customer service focus, and the ability to work with internal and external customers.