Reference Laboratory Technician

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

Assists with antigen negative RBCs inventory, equipment maintenance, reagent management, and other duties as assigned in the Reference Laboratory.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.Assists with antigen negative RBCs inventory.Assists with reagent management.Receives and stocks supplies.Assists with department phone calls.Assists with equipment maintenance.Assists with in-house red blood cells and antisera.Assists with management of adsorbing RBCs.Assists in tagging units.Assists in importing units.Assists in fulfilling ARDP requests and ARDP duties.Assists in accessioning of incoming samples.Assists with HLA platelet requests.Assists with send-out requestsAssists in filing of completed case reports and other department paperwork.Performs other duties as assigned in the Reference Laboratory.GENERAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIESAbility to interact and communicate with all staff in a professional manner.Good communication skills.Working knowledge of computers; comfortable learning new programs.Excellent attention to detail.Good judgment skills.Ability to grasp new concepts quickly.Ability to work independently.Ability to maintain confidentiality of donor and patient information and test results.Ability to understand and adhere to internal standard operating procedures.Ability to maintain accurate, legible, and complete records.Ability to problem solve effectively and efficiently.EDUCATIONBachelor’s Degree in science (BS) or equivalent work experience required.EXPERIENCEClinical or blood bank laboratory experience is preferred.Equal Employment Opportunity/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Vets