Lab Technician I - 2nd Shift

At Vitalant, the impact you make doing work that is purposeful, meaningful, and worthwhile is vital. As a member of our non-profit organization, you can be impact-inspired to provide vital clinical services to communities nationwide, vital products to those in need of a donor's generosity, or vital scientific research that advances blood safety worldwide.

About the role

Vitalant is seeking a Laboratory Technician dedicated to making a positive difference. If you are results-driven and impact-inspired to help others, you'll experience a career built on purpose, an organization created to care, and a team committed to lead—together. Support Vitalant's life-saving mission by operating within the laboratory handling responsibilities that include component production, labeling, record reviewing, and data entry.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate data records and documentation.
• Prepare blood components through processes such as centrifugation, separation, freezing, thawing, washing, storage, sterile docking, transformation, and filtration.
• Ensure product quality, volume, appearance, and time requirements.
• Conduct labeling for routine and special components and implement quarantine procedures.

Requirements

• High School graduate or GED required.
• No prior experience required.

Skills

• Must be able to stand for long periods of time, bend, and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Must be detail-oriented and possess strong communication, organization, and analytical skills.
• Must be able to maintain donor, patient, and employee confidentiality.
• Must possess basic keyboarding skills and the ability to handle and operate laboratory equipment.
• Must be able to work flexible shifts and overtime when necessary.

Physical Requirements

This position requires the ability to perform the following (expressed as hours per shift):

• Sitting: 5+
• Standing: 0-3
• Walking: 0-3
• Lift (40# Max): 0-3
• Carry/move (40# max): 0-3
• Push/pull (10# of force max): 0-3
• Bend: 0-3
• Squat: 0-3
• Kneel: 0-3
• Reaching above shoulders: 0-3
• Reaching waist to shoulder: 5+
• Reaching knee to waist: 0-3
• Reaching floor to knee: 0-3
• Finger dexterity: 5+

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Pay

Hourly Pay: $18.27 - $18.67 per hour (DOE). Shift differentials: 9% for 3:00 pm - 11:30 pm, 14% for 12:00 am - 2:30 am, and 8% for weekends.

Schedule

• Shift Hours: Monday - Friday, 6:00 pm - 2:30 am with rotating weekends.
• Training Schedule: 12 weeks, Monday - Friday, 3:00 pm - 11:30 pm (must be able to attend).

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401K with 5% company match.
• Tuition assistance up to $5,000 per year.
• Free basic life and AD&D insurance.
• Free short- and long-term disability insurance.
• Paid time off.
• Employee Resource Groups.
• Recognition and perks.

Location: 1524 West 14th Street #120, Tempe, AZ 85281