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Job Description
ATTENTION MILITARY AFFILIATED JOB SEEKERS - Our organization works with partner companies to source qualified talent for their open roles. The following position is available to Veterans, Transitioning Military, National Guard and Reserve Members, Military Spouses, Wounded Warriors, and their Caregivers. If you have the required skill set, education requirements, and experience, please click the submit button and follow the next steps. Unless specifically stated otherwise, this role is "On-Site" at the location detailed in the job post.
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 – show up for every shift and give 100% while you’re 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 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.
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 first shift position working four 10-hour shifts 5am-3pm with rotating days (including weekends.)
Pay Information: $31.20 per hour. There is a shift differential from 5am-7am of $3.00 per hour and a weekend premium of $2.00 per hour.
Auto req ID
472055BR
Minimum Education Required
Associates
Job_Category
Health/Medical other
Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities
WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED:
Bachelor’s 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.
City*
Cleveland
State*
Ohio
Job Code
Health_Safety Health_Safety
Affiliate Sponsor
American Red Cross
ATTENTION MILITARY AFFILIATED JOB SEEKERS - Our organization works with partner companies to source qualified talent for their open roles. The following position is available to Veterans, Transitioning Military, National Guard and Reserve Members, Military Spouses, Wounded Warriors, and their Caregivers. If you have the required skill set, education requirements, and experience, please click the submit button and follow the next steps. Unless specifically stated otherwise, this role is "On-Site" at the location detailed in the job post.
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 – show up for every shift and give 100% while you’re 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 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.
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 first shift position working four 10-hour shifts 5am-3pm with rotating days (including weekends.)
Pay Information: $31.20 per hour. There is a shift differential from 5am-7am of $3.00 per hour and a weekend premium of $2.00 per hour.
Auto req ID
472055BR
Minimum Education Required
Associates
Job_Category
Health/Medical other
Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities
WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED:
Bachelor’s 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.
City*
Cleveland
State*
Ohio
Job Code
Health_Safety Health_Safety
Affiliate Sponsor
American Red Cross
Salary : $2 - $31