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The American National Red Cross

QC Laboratory Technician (3rd Shift)

The American National Red Cross, West Henrietta, New York, United States, 14586


QC Laboratory Technician (3rd Shift)

Apply locations: W Henrietta, NYTime type: Full timePosted on: Posted 9 Days AgoJob requisition ID: RC74513Join us—Where your Career is a Force for Good!

Job Description:WHY CHOOSE US?As one of the nation’s premier humanitarian organizations, the American Red Cross is dedicated to helping people in need throughout the United States and, in association with other Red Cross networks, throughout the world. When you join our team, you have a direct impact on a meaningful mission, and you can help save lives every day. If you share our passion for helping people, join us in this excellent career opportunity. Work where your career is a force for good.What You Need to Know:QC Laboratory Technicians perform manufacturing and inventory control processes in a highly regulated environment—from receipt of unprocessed blood, through maintaining accurate records of finished goods in preparation to distribute to hospitals. Successful QC Lab Technicians will have a strong attention to detail, a customer-service focus, and the ability to treat both internal and external customers with compassion at all times.Key Responsibilities:Manufacture, label, test, sample, and store blood products/samples according to applicable policies and procedures.Meet the quality and quantity production and distribution goals established by the department, and ensure products/samples are suitable for release for distribution.Perform good inventory management practices throughout the manufacturing process.Operate, maintain and perform validation and quality control checks on equipment, as well as ensuring adequate inventory of required supplies.Perform data entry and operate the computer programs associated with component production, labeling, storage, and sample tube management.Maintain accurate, legible, and complete manufacturing department records, as well as electronic and physical inventory locations for products/samples.Analyze and make decisions based on visual inspection and information provided from other departments to meet time requirements and quality standards.Identify and quarantine products/samples that don’t meet quality requirements. Perform disposition of unacceptable products/samples.Perform complex manufacturing tasks such as pooled product manufacturing, freeze, wash, or deglycerolizing of blood products, pathogen reduction, and further manufacturing of apheresis products.Participate in on-the-job training of staff.Standard Schedule:

Sunday - Thursday, 11:00pm-7:30am with rotating weekends and holidays required.Pay Information:

$18-$19, plus any applicable shift differentials for working any late nights, overnights, or weekends.WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED:High School or equivalent required.Minimum 2 years of related experience in a regulatory, laboratory, or manufacturing environment or equivalent combination of education and related experience preferred.Good computer skills, ability to use a wide variety of programs and laboratory equipment, attention to detail, accurate documentation, and good decision-making skills.Good communication skills, with the ability to work on a team, as well as independently with minimal supervision.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. May be required to wear protective clothing such as lab coats, gloves, face shields, etc.BENEFITS FOR YOU:We take care of you while you take care of others. As a mission-based organization, we believe our team needs great support to do great work. Our comprehensive benefits help you in balancing home and work. With our resources and perks, you have amazing possibilities at the American Red Cross to advance and learn.Medical, Dental Vision plansHealth Spending Accounts & Flexible Spending AccountsPTO + Holidays401K with 5% matchPaid Family LeaveEmployee AssistanceDisability and Insurance: Short + Long TermService Awards and recognitionApply now! Joining our team will provide you with the opportunity to make a difference every day.

The American Red Cross is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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.

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