QC Laboratory Technologist II

Please use Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox when accessing Candidate Home. _By joining the American Red Cross you will touch millions of lives every year and experience the greatness of the human spirit at its best. Are you ready to be part of the world's largest humanitarian network?_ Join usu2014Where your Career is a Force for Good Job Description: _WHY CHOOSE US?_ Joining The American Red Cross is like nothing else u2013 itu2019s as much something you feel as something you do. You become a vital part of the worldu2019s largest humanitarian network. Joining a team of welcoming individuals who are exceptional, yet unassuming. Diverse, yet uncompromising in unity. You grow your career within a movement that matters, where success is measured in people helped, communities made whole, and individuals equipped to never stop changing lives and situations for the better. When you choose to be a force for good, youu2019ll have mentors who empower your growth along a purposeful career path. You align your lifeu2019s work with an ongoing mission thatu2019s bigger than all of us. As you care for others, youu2019re cared for with competitive compensation and benefits. You join a community that respects who you are away from work as much as what you do while at work. Where Your Career is a Force for Good _WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW:_ 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. As a Red Cross Team member, you will take care of your team members u2013 show up for every shift and give 100% while youu2019re there. Interact in a positive, proactive, and customer-focused manner with both internal and external customers, demonstrating care and compassion at all times. _WHERE YOUR CAREER IS A FORCE FOR GOOD_ _Key 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 donu2019t 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; maintainaccurate 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. _The_ _aforementioned responsibilities_ _of the Technologist describe the general nature and level of work and are_ _not an exhaustive list._ _Standard Schedule_ : This is a second shift position working four 10-hour shifts 5pm-3am rotating days (including weekends.) _Pay_ _Information_ : $31.20 per hour. There is a shift differential from 5pm-11pm of $2.25 per hour and 11pm-3am of $3.00 per hour. _WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED:_ + Bacheloru2019s degree in an applied science is required(Associate degree in science with an MLT may be considered in areas that do not have licensure requirements) + Minimum 5 years of related experience in a regulatory, laboratory, or manufacturing environment or equivalent combination of education and related experience required for non-MLT/MT staff. Must meet state and CLIA requirements. + 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. _WHAT WILL GIVE YOU THE COMPETITIVE EDGE:_ + MLT (ASCP) or MT(ASCP) certification preferred + No additional experience is required for MLT or MT degreed staff. _Physical Requirements_ : Requires standing, stretching, stooping and bending for extended time periods. Lift, pull, push and move objects of up to 50 pounds. May work in walk-in refrigerator/freezers for periods of time.Required to wear protective clothing such as lab coats, gloves, face shields, etc. when there is exposure to blood and blood products and/or where work location requires. _BENEFITS FOR YOU:_ As a mission-based organization, we believe our team needs great support to do great work. Our comprehensive package includes: + 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 _Apply now Joining our team will provide you with the opportunity to_ _make your career a force for good_ _The American Red Cross is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law._ u200b _Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, San Diego Fair Chance Ordinance, the California Fair Chance Act and any other applicable state and local laws._ AmeriCorps, the federal agency that brings people together through service, and its partners u2014 the Peace Corps, AmeriCorps Alums, National Peace Corps Association, and the Service Year Alliance u2014 launched Employers of National Service to connect national service alumni with opportunities in the workforce. American Red Cross is proud to be an EONS ( partner and share our employment opportunities with the network of organizations. 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Created: 2025-12-15