Quality Control Laboratory Technologist

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

QC Laboratory Technologist

As a QC Lab Technologist, you will perform basic through advanced manufacturing, processing, and test procedures on blood products, and will interpret test results before releasing blood to area hospitals. You will manufacture and prepare pathogen‑reduced platelet products for hospital patient use, in a highly regulated environment. Successful QC Lab Technologists will have a strong attention to detail, a customer‑service focus, and the ability to treat both internal and external customers with compassion at all times.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform moderate to high 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.
• Appropriately manage any exceptions and maintain documentation.
• 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.

The responsibilities above describe the general nature and level of work and are not an exhaustive list.

Qualifications and Requirements

• 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 experience. Must meet state and CLIA requirements where applicable.
• Ability to use a wide variety of laboratory or medical equipment, personal computer and applicable software for sustained periods.
• Ability to work with a team.
• MLT (ASCP) or MT(ASCP) certification is a plus; no additional experience is required for MLT or MT‑degreed staff.

Standard Schedule

Sunday‑Thursday 6:00 pm – 2:30 am.

Training

Monday‑Friday, 8:00 am – 4:30 pm for 4 weeks. Full‑time attendance is required.

Pay Information

Pay rate is $25.27 plus shift differential pay for all hours worked after 3:00 pm during the week and all weekend hours ($2.25‑$5.00 more per hour depending on time of day/day of the week).

Physical Requirements

Requires standing, stretching, stooping and bending for extended time periods. Lift, pull, push and move objects of up to 50 pounds. May work in walk‑in refrigerator/freezers for periods of time. Required to wear protective clothing such as lab coats, gloves, face shields, etc. when there is exposure to blood and blood products and/or where work location requires.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision plans.
• Health Spending Accounts & Flexible Spending Accounts.
• PTO: Starting at 15 days a year; based on type of job and tenure.
• Holidays: 11 paid holidays comprised of six core holidays and five floating holidays.
• 401(k) with up to 6% match.
• Paid Family Leave.
• Employee Assistance.
• Disability and Insurance: Short‑Term & Long‑Term.
• Service Awards and recognition.

The American Red Cross is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, San Diego Fair Chance Ordinance, the California Fair Chance Act and any other applicable state and local laws.