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By joining the American Red Cross you will touch millions of lives every year and experience the greatness of the human spirit at its best. Are you ready to be part of the world's largest humanitarian network?
**** As a condition of employment with American Red Cross, you are required to provide proof that you are fully vaccinated for COVID 19 or qualify for an exemption, except in states where it is prohibited by law. Accordingly, employment is conditioned on providing proof of vaccination or having an approved exemption prior to starting employment ****
Join 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. We depend on the many generous contributions of time, blood, and money from the American public to support our lifesaving services and programs. At the American Red Cross, you will enjoy a collaborative work culture committed to the diversity of our people, programs, and services. If you share our passion for helping people, join us in this excellent career opportunity. Work where your career is a force for good.  

At the American Red Cross, you have a direct impact on a meaningful mission. When you join our team, you can help save lives every day. You’ll be part of a like-minded team that shares a passion for making a difference and a work environment that supports growth, learning, and succeeding.      

  

MAINLY 3RD SHIFT, MUST BE ABLE TO WORK A FLEX SCHEDULE. WEEKENDS AND HOLIDAYS AS REQUIRED.

  

Pay Information:  $19.40, plus any applicable shift differentials for working late nights, overnights, and on the weekends.

$1500 sign on bonus available

 

What You’ll Do:   

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.  

As a Red Cross Team member, you will take care of your team members – show up for every shift and give 100% while you’re there. Interact in a positive, proactive, and customer-focused manner with both internal and external customers, demonstrating care and compassion at all times  

 

The Details:  

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 electronical 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.  

The aforementioned responsibilities of the position describe the general nature and level of work and are not an exhaustive list.  

What We Need From You:  

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:  

Regularly required to use hands to finger, handle or feel, reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. Frequently lift and/or move objects 10-50lbs unassisted.  Frequently required to push carts weighing up to 100 pounds on flat flooring or ramps. Frequently required to stand for long periods, walk, stoop, kneel or crouch. Occasionally required to sit and climb or balance. Specific vision abilities required for this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust and focus. Able to withstand temperatures in a typical blood banking environment including refrigerators and freezers. Position may require climbing of step ladders. Operational flexibility is required to meet sudden and unpredictable needs.  

 

What’s In It 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 the learn.  

Medical, Dental Vision plans  

Health Spending Accounts & Flexible Spending Accounts  

PTO + Holidays  

401K with 4% match  

Paid Family Leave  

Employee Assistance  

Disability and Insurance: Short + Long Term  

Service Awards and recognition  

  
Commitment to Your Health & Safety-COVID-19:  
The American Red Cross requires all new hires be vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment.  This means that all individuals working for the organization must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by the start of their employment OR have begun the vaccination process prior to their start date.  Upon being offered a position, individuals will be required to submit proof of vaccination.  If you are unable to be vaccinated due to medical or religious reasons, you may qualify for an exemption. If seeking an exemption, you will be required to submit documentation and your request must be approved prior to hire.  

  

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion  
The American Red Cross aspires to be an organization fully committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion by creating and maintaining a diverse, high-performing workforce of employees and volunteers who reflect all communities we serve; by cultivating a collaborative, inclusive and respectful work environment that empowers all contributors; and by leveraging diverse partnerships – all of which helps to ensure culturally competent service delivery supported by effective community leadership and engagement. The Red Cross supports a variety of cultural groups for employees and volunteers. From our Latino Resource Group, Umoja, Asian American & Pacific Islanders, and Red Cross Pride, to the Ability Network, Veterans+ and our Women’s Resource Group, these networks provide connections, mentoring and help give voice to important concerns and opinions. 

Apply 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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Interested in Volunteering?

Life’s emergencies don’t stop, and neither do American Red Cross volunteers, who represent more than 90 percent of our workforce to help prevent and alleviate human suffering. You can make a difference by volunteering in a position that appeals to you and allows you to use your unique skills and talents. The Red Cross relies on generous volunteers who give their time and talent to help fulfill our lifesaving mission.

Visit redcross.org/volunteertoday to learn more, including our most-needed volunteer positions.

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