QC Lab Technologist – Night Shift (Blood Products)

VetJobs; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental Vision plans

401K with up to 6% match

PTO starting at 15 days

11 paid holidays

Paid Family Leave

Employee Assistance

Disability and Insurance

Service Awards

Job summary

American Red Cross in Charlotte, NC seeks a QC Lab Technologist to perform complex testing on donor samples and blood products, ensuring release only for hospitals. You will handle pathogen-reduced platelet product preparation in a regulated environment with strong attention to detail and customer service.

The role requires an associate degree (or bachelor in applied science) and 4+ years in lab/regulatory settings; on-site schedule is rotating with shift training on first shift.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in science, or Bachelor’s degree in an applied science.
• Minimum 4 years of related experience in a regulatory, laboratory, or manufacturing environment or equivalent combination of education and related experience.
• Ability to use a wide variety of lab or medical equipment, computer and applicable software for sustained periods.
• Ability to work with a team.

Responsibilities

• Perform moderate to high complexity laboratory testing procedures and interpret procedures on donor specimens and blood products; identify and quarantine nonconforming samples.
• Meet 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 inventory locations.
• Participate in troubleshooting and problem-solving with cross-functional teams.

Skills

Lab equipment operation

Teamwork

Regulatory knowledge

Laboratory experience

Education

Associate degree in science

Bachelor’s degree in an applied science

Job description

American Red Cross in Charlotte, NC seeks a QC Lab Technologist to perform complex testing on donor samples and blood products, ensuring release only for hospitals. You will handle pathogen-reduced platelet product preparation in a regulated environment with strong attention to detail and customer service.

The role requires an associate degree (or bachelor in applied science) and 4+ years in lab/regulatory settings; on-site schedule is rotating with shift training on first shift.