QC Laboratory Technician (1st Shift)

American Red Cross • Henrietta, NY

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The American Red Cross is seeking QC Laboratory Technicians to perform manufacturing and inventory control processes in a highly regulated environment. This role involves managing processes from the receipt of unprocessed blood to maintaining accurate records of finished goods for distribution to hospitals. Successful candidates will possess a strong attention to detail, a customer-service focus, and the ability to treat all customers with compassion. As a team member, you will be expected to show up for every shift and give 100%, interacting positively and proactively with both internal and external customers.

Requirements

• High School or equivalent required.
• Good computer skills, ability to use a wide variety of programs and laboratory equipment, attention to detail, accurate documentation, and good decision-making skills.
• Good communication skills, with the ability to work on a team, as well as independently with minimal supervision.
• 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.
• May be required to wear protective clothing such as lab coats, gloves, face shields, etc.

Nice To Haves

• Minimum 2 years of related experience in a regulatory, laboratory, or manufacturing environment or equivalent combination of education and related experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manufacture, label, test, sample, and store blood products/samples according to applicable policies and procedures.
• Meet the quality and quantity production and distribution goals established by the department, and ensure products/samples are suitable for release for distribution.
• Perform good inventory management practices throughout the manufacturing process.
• Operate, maintain and perform validation and quality control checks on equipment, as well as ensuring adequate inventory of required supplies.
• Perform data entry and operate the computer programs associated with component production, labeling, storage, and sample tube management.
• Maintain accurate, legible, and complete manufacturing department records, as well as electronical and physical inventory locations for products/samples.
• Analyze and make decisions based on visual inspection and information provided from other departments to meet time requirements and quality standards.
• Identify and quarantine products/samples that don’t meet quality requirements. Perform disposition of unacceptable products/samples.
• Perform complex manufacturing tasks such as pooled product manufacturing, freeze, wash, or deglycerolizing of blood products, pathogen reduction, and further manufacturing of apheresis products.
• Participate in the on-the-job training of staff.

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
• 401K with up to 6% match
• Paid Family Leave
• Employee Assistance
• Disability and Insurance: Short + Long Term
• Service Awards and recognition

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED