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American Red Cross · 2 days ago

Quality Control Lab Technologist- 2nd shift

Madison, WI

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$26.22/hr - $29.72/hr

5+ years exp

The American Red Cross is the world's largest humanitarian network, and they are seeking a QC Lab Technologist II to perform advanced manufacturing and testing procedures on blood products. The role involves ensuring quality standards are met, mentoring junior staff, and maintaining compliance in a highly regulated laboratory environment.

Health CareHumanitarianNon ProfitTraining

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

Qualification

Laboratory testing proceduresQuality controlRegulatory complianceMLT (ASCP) certificationTeam collaborationCustomer-focused interactionProblem-solvingMentoring

Required

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