Technologist III, Histocompatibility Laboratory Services (Union)

American Red Cross • Dedham, MA

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About The Position

Perform high-complexity testing on donor and patient samples, resolve compatibility problems, and provide complex reference and consultation services to hospitals and transfusion services. Perform automated and manual HLA testing, follow standard operating procedures, and interpret results in accordance with applicable regulatory requirements. Provide technical support to internal and external customers, perform on-call duties as required, and guide and train team members. Maintain applicable state or board certification, attend continuing education, and comply with accrediting agency standards.

The role includes serologic, molecular, and immunologic testing; reviewing and interpreting results; maintaining records; supporting quality control; evaluating and validating laboratory techniques; training staff; working on special projects; communicating findings with medical facilities; coordinating samples and supplies; and maintaining, troubleshooting, and validating laboratory equipment and software.

The standard schedule is Monday through Friday, 10:00 AM–6:30 PM, with one Saturday per month required. Pay is $42 per hour.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in biological science or chemistry, or Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS), Medical Technologist (MT), Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS), or equivalent certification.
• Licensure if required by the state.
• Minimum of 5 years of related experience.
• Preferentially, experience includes either 5 years in a commercial or clinical laboratory, blood banking, HLA, or molecular laboratory, or 2 years of American Red Cross histocompatibility experience.

Nice To Haves

• CHT(ABHI) or CHS(ABHI) certification, or being in the process of pursuing certification.

Responsibilities

• Perform high-complexity testing on donor and patient samples, including automated and manual HLA testing.
• Resolve compatibility problems and provide reference and consultation services to hospitals and transfusion services.
• Perform serologic, molecular, and immunologic procedures, which may include DNA extraction, PCR amplification, sequence-based typing, STR analysis, probe hybridization/detection, cytotoxic crossmatching, and antibody screening or identification using Luminex and/or ELISA assays.
• Recognize testing irregularities, identify causes, determine solutions, resolve problems, or refer them to the appropriate level.
• Perform special testing as needed.
• Perform and review quality control as directed.
• Review and interpret final results and prepare or review written or electronic reports.
• Maintain and review computer and manual records, ensuring they are accurate, legible, and complete; maintain an orderly workspace.
• Evaluate, validate, and implement new laboratory techniques or procedures and assist in writing procedures.
• Train and retrain staff and contribute to competency assessments.
• Work on assigned special projects and analyze and summarize testing data.
• Communicate with hospital or transfusion facility personnel to report patient findings and receive orders.
• Consult and communicate with personnel at other medical facilities to resolve problems and address customer needs.
• Coordinate receipt, shipment, and transport of donor and patient blood samples, and order, receive, inspect, and prepare supplies and reagents.
• Perform equipment maintenance checks, routine maintenance, troubleshooting, repairs, vendor communication, and validation of laboratory equipment and software.
• Provide technical support and guidance to internal or external customers and facilitate problem resolution.
• Perform on-call duties as required.
• Maintain applicable state or board certification and attend continuing education programs.
• Perform work in compliance with accrediting agency standards and applicable regulatory requirements.

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
• Career Level: Mid Level