QC Laboratory Technologist (3rd Shift)

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About the Role

As a QC Lab Technologist, you will perform basic through advanced manufacturing, processing, and testing procedures on blood products, interpreting results to ensure safe release to area hospitals. You’ll manufacture and prepare pathogen-reduced platelet products in a highly regulated environment, requiring strong attention to detail, a customer-service focus, and compassion for both internal and external customers. Teamwork is essential—you’ll show up for every shift, give 100%, and interact positively with colleagues and customers alike.

Responsibilities

• Perform moderate to high complexity laboratory testing procedures and interpret results on donor specimens and blood products.
• Identify and quarantine products/samples that don’t meet quality requirements.
• Meet quality and quantity production/testing goals set by the department, ensuring products are suitable for release.
• Manage exceptions and prioritize workload to meet production and customer requirements.
• Perform quality control on products, reagents, equipment, and test kits; maintain accurate electronic and physical inventory.
• Participate in troubleshooting and problem-solving activities with cross-functional teams.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in an applied science is required.
• Ability to use a wide variety of lab or medical equipment, personal computers, and applicable software for sustained periods.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience in a regulatory, laboratory, or manufacturing environment is preferred; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Physical Requirements

• Requires standing, stretching, stooping, and bending for extended periods.
• Ability to 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 (e.g., lab coats, gloves, face shields) when exposed to blood and blood products or as dictated by work location.

Schedule

Wednesday–Sunday, 11:00 PM–7:30 AM.

Pay

The salary range for this position is $24–$27/hour, plus applicable shift differentials for late-night, overnight, and weekend work. Salaries are aligned to the specific geographic location where the work is performed and may also consider skills, experience, and comparison to existing employees in the role.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Health Spending Accounts & Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Paid time off: starting at 15 days per year, based on job type and tenure.
• 11 paid holidays (6 core holidays + 5 floating holidays).
• 401K with up to 6% employer match.
• Paid Family Leave.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Short-term and Long-term Disability Insurance.
• Service awards and recognition.