Reference Lab Technician: Blood Bank Inventory & Reagent Ops

LifeStream Blood Bank; San Bernardino (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

LifeStream Blood Bank in California is seeking a capable laboratory assistant to support the Reference Laboratory. You will assist with antigen negative RBCs inventory, reagent management, and arrival of specimens, while maintaining accurate records and confidentiality.

The role requires a BS in science or equivalent experience and preferred clinical or blood bank lab exposure. Strong communication, attention to detail, and ability to work independently are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in science (BS) or equivalent work experience required.
• Clinical or blood bank laboratory experience preferred.
• Good communication and attention to detail required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with antigen negative RBCs inventory.
• Assist with reagent management.
• Receive and stock supplies.
• Assist with department phone calls.
• Assist with equipment maintenance.
• Assist with in-house red blood cells and antisera.
• Assist with management of adsorbing RBCs.
• Assist in tagging units.
• Assist in importing units.
• Assist in fulfilling ARDP requests and ARDP duties.
• Assist in accessioning of incoming samples.
• Assist with HLA platelet requests.
• Assist with send-out requests.
• Assist in filing of completed case reports and other department paperwork.
• Performs other duties as assigned in the Reference Laboratory.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Independent work

Confidentiality

Problem solving

Computer literacy

Education

BS in science or equivalent

Job description

LifeStream Blood Bank in California is seeking a capable laboratory assistant to support the Reference Laboratory. You will assist with antigen negative RBCs inventory, reagent management, and arrival of specimens, while maintaining accurate records and confidentiality.

The role requires a BS in science or equivalent experience and preferred clinical or blood bank lab exposure. Strong communication, attention to detail, and ability to work independently are essential.