Lab Technician I

About the role

Vitalant is seeking a Laboratory Technician dedicated to making a positive difference. The role supports 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.
• Maintain donor, patient and employee confidentiality.
• Handle and operate laboratory equipment with basic keyboarding skills.
• Work flexible shifts and overtime when necessary.

Requirements

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

Skills/Abilities

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

Physical Requirements

• Sitting: 5+ hours per shift.
• Standing: 0-3 hours per shift.
• Walking: 0-3 hours per shift.
• Lift (40# Max): 0-3 times per shift.
• Carry/move (40# max): 0-3 times per shift.
• Push/pull (10# of force max): 0-3 times per shift.
• Climbing: Not applicable.
• Bend: 0-3 times per shift.
• Squat: 0-3 times per shift.
• Kneel: 0-3 times per shift.
• Reach above shoulders: 0-3 times per shift.
• Reach waist to shoulder: 5+ times per shift.
• Reach knee to waist: 0-3 times per shift.
• Reach floor to knee: 0-3 times per shift.
• Grasp: Not applicable.
• Handling: 0-3 times per shift.
• Finger dexterity: 5+ times per shift.
• Pinch: Not applicable.
• Driving: Not applicable.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401K + 5% company match.
• Tuition assistance up to $5k 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.

Pay

• Base Hourly Rate: 21.00 - 21.63 DOE.
• 3rd Shift Differential: 14%.
• Weekend Shift Differential: 8%.

Schedule

• Shift: Thurs-Mon 12:00 am - 8:30 am.
• Work Shift (if Applicable): Shift 3 (United States of America).