Quality Control Lab Tech, Blood Products – 2nd Shift

americanredcross; Dedham (MA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental Vision plans

401K with up to 6% match

PTO starting at 15 days

Holidays: 11 paid

Paid Family Leave

Employee Assistance

Job summary

The American Red Cross is seeking a Quality Control Laboratory Technician for the 2nd shift in Massachusetts. You will perform basic through advanced manufacturing, processing, and testing of blood products, and interpret results before releasing products to hospitals.

You will ensure pathogen-reduced platelet products meet safety and quality standards. Ideal candidates have an associate degree in science or 36 credits in math/science (or a bachelor's in an applied science), strong attention to

Qualifications

• Associate degree in science or 36 credits in Math/Science, or a Bachelor's in an applied science.
• 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 results on donor specimens and blood products.
• Identify and quarantine products/samples that don't meet quality requirements.
• 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.
• Maintain accurate electronic and physical inventory locations for products/samples.

Skills

Lab teamwork

Attention to detail

Lab equipment use

Education

Associate degree in science / 36 credits in Math & Science

Tools

Laboratory equipment

Job description

The American Red Cross is seeking a Quality Control Laboratory Technician for the 2nd shift in Massachusetts. You will perform basic through advanced manufacturing, processing, and testing of blood products, and interpret results before releasing products to hospitals.

You will ensure pathogen-reduced platelet products meet safety and quality standards. Ideal candidates have an associate degree in science or 36 credits in math/science (or a bachelor's in an applied science), strong attention to