Quality Control Lab Technologist (Overnights)
American Red Cross
- Location:
- Nashville, TN, USA
- Category:
- General Staff
Posted Jun 19, 2026Apply by Jul 4, 2026 (7d left)
As a QC Lab Technologist, you will perform basic through advanced manufacturing, processing, and test procedures on blood products, interpret test results before releasing blood to area hospitals, and manufacture pathogen-reduced platelet products in a regulated environment. The role requires strong attention to detail and a customer-service focus.
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
- 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
- Participate in troubleshooting and problem-solving activities with cross-functional teams
Requirements
- Associate degree in science, or Bachelor’s degree in an applied science
- Minimum 4 years of related experience in a regulatory, laboratory, or manufacturing environment or equivalent combination of education and related experience
- Must meet state and CLIA requirements where applicable
- 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
- MLT (ASCP) or MT(ASCP) certification is a plus
- No additional experience is required for MLT or MT degreed staff
Skills
- Laboratory Testing
- Quality Control
- Regulatory Compliance
- CLIA Requirements
- Medical Equipment Operation
- Laboratory Software Use
- Blood Product Testing
- Pathogen Reduction Techniques
- Manufacturing Processes
- Test Result Interpretation
- MLT(ASCP) certification
- MT Certification
- Laboratory Biosafety
- Data Recording
- Sample Processing
Languages
English