Technologist III, Histocompatibility Laboratory Services (Union)

American Red Cross; Dedham (MA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

Paid time off

401K with match

Health Spending Accounts

Job summary

American Red Cross seeks a skilled professional to perform high‑complexity donor and patient testing, focusing on HLA procedures and crossmatching. You will provide complex reference support to hospitals and transfusion services, interpret results, and maintain meticulous records in a busy laboratory.

Responsibilities include quality control, on‑call duties, and collaboration with clinical teams to resolve compatibility issues, while mentoring staff and contributing to procedure development.

Qualifications

• Perform serologic, molecular, and immunologic procedures including DNA extraction, PCR, sequence typing, STR analysis, probe hybridization, cytotoxic crossmatching, and antibody screening/identification by Luminex/ELISA.
• Recognize testing irregularities, determine causes, resolve issues or refer as needed.
• Maintain accurate records and perform quality control and competency assessments.
• Advise and train staff; communicate results to hospitals and transfusion services.
• Assist in developing new procedures and evaluating new laboratory techniques.

Responsibilities

• Perform high-complexity donor/patient testing to resolve compatibility problems.
• Provide reference and consultation services to hospitals and transfusion services.
• Maintain equipment and troubleshoot as needed.
• Train and mentor team members and support on-call duties.
• Communicate findings and coordinate specimen logistics with facilities.

Skills

Serology testing

Molecular testing

Immunology testing

DNA extraction

PCR amplification

Sequence typing

STR analysis

Probe hybridization

Cytotoxic crossmatching

Luminex/ELISA

Quality control

Record keeping

Training/mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in biological science/chemistry/MLS/MT/CLS or equivalent

CHT(ABHI) or CHS(ABHI) certification preferred

State licensure if required

Job description

***WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW (Job Overview):*** Perform high-complexity testing on donor and patient samples. Resolve compatibility problems; provide complex reference and consultation services to hospitals and transfusion services. Perform automated and manual HLA testing procedures on donor and/or patient samples. Adhere to explicit standard operating procedures and interpret test results in accordance with the applicable regulatory requirements. Provide support, development, and/or technical resource to internal or external customers. Perform on-call duties as required. Provides guidance and training to team members and applies subject-matter expertise to facilitate problem resolution. Must maintain state or board certification, if applicable, and attend continuing education programs. Perform work in compliance with accrediting agency standards. ***WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED (Minimum Qualifications):*** * Perform serologic, molecular, and immunologic procedures that may include, but are not limited to, DNA extraction, PCR amplification, sequence-based typing, STR analysis, probe hybridization/detection, cytotoxic crossmatching, antibody screening/identification by Luminex and/or ELISA assays and other procedures as defined.* Recognize testing irregularities, identify the cause, determine the solution and resolve the problem or refer it to the appropriate level.* May perform special testing.* Perform and review quality control as directed.* Review and interpret final results; prepare and may review final reports, written or electronic.* Maintain, edit and review computer and manual records to assure accurate record keeping.* Maintain accurate, legible, and complete records. Maintain an orderly workspace.* Evaluate, validate and implement new laboratory techniques and/or procedures. Assist in writing new procedures.* Train, retrain and contribute input into competency assessments of staff.* Participate in working on special projects assigned and be responsible to analyze and summarize testing data.* Communicate with hospital or transfusion facility personnel to report patient findings and/or receive orders.* May consult and communicate with personnel at other medical facilities to facilitate resolutions to problems and address the needs of customers both internal and external.* Perform duties associated with receipt, coordination, shipment and transport of donor and patient blood samples to include ordering, receiving, inspection and preparation of supplies and reagents.* Perform daily equipment maintenance checks as directed. Perform routine maintenance, troubleshooting, repair/vendor communication and validation of laboratory equipment and software maintenance. **Standard Schedule**: Monday–Friday, 10:00 AM–6:30 PM, with one Saturday per month required.**Pay Information**: $42/hr ***WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED (Minimum Qualifications):*** * Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a biological science or chemistry or Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS), Medical Technologist (MT), Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) or equivalent certification.* CHT(ABHI) or CHS(ABHI) certification or in the process of pursuing is preferred.* Licensure if required by state.* Minimum of 5 years of related experience.* Preferentially, this should include either 5 years of commercial/clinical laboratory, blood banking, HLA or molecular laboratory experience or 2 years of American Red Cross histocompatibility experience. ***BENEFITS FOR YOU:*** As a mission-based organization, we believe our team needs great support to do great work. Our comprehensive package includes: * 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* 401K with up to 6% match* Paid Family Leave* Employee Assistance* Disability and Insurance: Short + Long Term* Service Awards and recognition