QC Laboratory Technologist II

American Red Cross • Henrietta, NY

7d • Onsite

About The Position

As a QC Lab Technologist II, you will perform advanced manufacturing, processing, and test procedures on blood products, and will interpret 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; you will mentor and guide Technologist I and Technician staff, and provide 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