QC Laboratory Technologist - Part Time

American Red Cross • Pomona, CA

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About The Position

The QC Laboratory Technologist performs basic through advanced manufacturing, processing, and testing procedures on blood products and interprets test results before blood is released to area hospitals. The role manufactures and prepares pathogen-reduced platelet products for hospital patient use in a highly regulated environment. Successful technologists demonstrate strong attention to detail, customer-service focus, and compassion toward internal and external customers.

This is a part-time position scheduled for 24 hours per week on a swing schedule: Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and Monday, 5:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. Paid training is held on the day shift, Monday through Friday: 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. during the first week, followed by 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. for the next four weeks. Compensation is $29.13 per hour, plus a $2.25-per-hour shift differential for hours worked after 3:00 p.m.

Requirements

• Associate's degree in science or bachelor's degree in an applied science.
• Related experience in a regulatory, laboratory, or manufacturing environment, or an equivalent combination of education and related experience.
• Must meet applicable state and CLIA requirements.
• Ability to use a wide variety of laboratory or medical equipment, a personal computer, and applicable software for sustained periods.
• Ability to work on a team and contribute to a positive, collaborative environment.
• 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.
• Required to 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.

Responsibilities

• Perform moderate-complexity laboratory testing procedures and interpret tests on donor specimens and blood products.
• Identify and quarantine products or samples that do not meet quality requirements.
• Meet department quality and quantity goals for production and testing, and appropriately manage exceptions.
• Ensure products are suitable for release for distribution.
• 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.

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, comprising 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: Part-time
• Education Level: Associate degree