QC Lab Technologist — Pathogen-Reduced Platelets (Night Shift)

American Red Cross; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 38,572 - 41,328; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision benefits

HSA/FSA programs

PTO 15 days starting

11 paid holidays

401(k) with 6% match

Paid Family Leave

Employee Assistance

Disability insurance

Service Awards

Job summary

The American Red Cross is seeking a QC Laboratory Technologist to perform basic through advanced manufacturing, processing, and testing on blood products. You will interpret results before releasing products to area hospitals, and prepare pathogen-reduced platelet products for hospital patients in a highly regulated setting.

You will join a teamwork‑driven lab environment with a strong emphasis on accuracy, safety, and customer service.

Qualifications

• Requires an associate or bachelor degree in science or applied science.
• Four+ years in regulatory, laboratory, or manufacturing environments preferred.
• Requires ability to operate lab equipment and PC software; CLIA considerations apply.

Responsibilities

• Perform moderate to high complexity lab testing on donor specimens and blood products.
• Meet quality and production/testing goals in the department.
• Ensure products are suitable for release to distribution.
• Maintain documentation and manage exceptions as needed.
• Prioritize workload to meet production and customer requirements.
• Perform quality control on products, reagents, equipment, and test kits.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot problems.

Skills

Attention to detail

Customer-service focus

Compassionate service

Education

Associate degree in science

Bachelor's degree in an applied science

Tools

Laboratory equipment

Personal computer software

Job description

The American Red Cross is seeking a QC Laboratory Technologist to perform basic through advanced manufacturing, processing, and testing on blood products. You will interpret results before releasing products to area hospitals, and prepare pathogen-reduced platelet products for hospital patients in a highly regulated setting.

You will join a teamwork‑driven lab environment with a strong emphasis on accuracy, safety, and customer service.