QC Laboratory Technologist (3rd Shift)

American Red Cross • Henrietta, NY

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About The Position

The QC Laboratory Technologist performs basic through advanced manufacturing, processing, and testing procedures on blood products, interprets test results, and helps determine whether blood products can be released to area hospitals. The role manufactures and prepares pathogen-reduced platelet products for hospital patients in a highly regulated environment. Successful candidates are detail-oriented, customer-focused, compassionate, and able to work collaboratively while meeting production and testing goals.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in an applied science.
• Ability to use a wide variety of laboratory or medical equipment, a personal computer, and applicable software for sustained periods.
• Ability to work with a team.
• Ability to stand, stretch, stoop, and bend for extended periods; lift, pull, push, and move objects weighing up to 50 pounds; and work in walk-in refrigerators or freezers for periods of time.
• Wear protective clothing such as lab coats, gloves, and face shields when exposed to blood or blood products or when required by the work location.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience in a regulatory, laboratory, or manufacturing environment, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform moderate- to high-complexity laboratory tests on donor specimens and blood products, and interpret results.
• Identify and quarantine products or samples that do not meet quality requirements.
• Ensure products are suitable for release for distribution and appropriately manage exceptions.
• Meet departmental quality and quantity production and testing goals.
• Prioritize workload to meet production and customer requirements.
• Perform quality control on products, reagents, equipment, and test kits.
• Maintain accurate electronic and physical inventory locations for products and samples.
• Participate in troubleshooting and problem-solving activities with cross-functional teams.
• Interact with internal and external customers in a positive, proactive, customer-focused, and compassionate manner.
• Show up for each scheduled shift and contribute fully as a team member.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans
• Health Spending Accounts and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid time off starting at 15 days per year, based on job type and tenure
• 11 paid holidays: six core holidays and five floating holidays
• 401(k) with up to 6% match
• Paid family leave
• Employee assistance
• Short- and long-term disability and insurance
• Service awards and recognition

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time