QC Laboratory Technologist II

American Red Cross • Town of Henrietta, NY

1d • $27 - $35 • Onsite

About The Position

As a QC Lab Technologist II, you will perform advanced manufacturing, processing, and test procedures on blood products, interpreting 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. As a Technologist II, you may assume operational supervisory responsibilities on your designated shift, mentoring and guiding Technologist I and Technician staff, and providing support, development, and/or leadership guidance to all line staff.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in an applied science is required.
• New York State Clinical Laboratory Technician or Clinical Laboratory Technologist license required.
• Ability to use a wide variety of lab or medical equipment, personal computer and applicable software for sustained periods.
• Ability to work with a team.

Nice To Haves

• Minimum 5 years of related experience in a regulatory, laboratory, or manufacturing environment or equivalent combination of education and related experience preferred.

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.
• Meet the quality and quantity production and testing goals established by the department, and appropriately manage any exceptions.
• 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.
• Tracks the quantities and results of QC testing performed to meet ARC and regulatory requirements.
• Participate in QC staff training and QC projects; may serve as a project lead.
• Participate in troubleshooting and problem-solving activities with cross-functional teams.

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