QC Laboratory Technologist (2nd Shift)
American Red Cross
- Location:
- W Henrietta, NY, 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 highly 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
- Meet the quality and quantity production and testing goals established by the department, and appropriately manage any exceptions
- 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
- Bachelor’s degree in an applied science is required
- 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
- Prior experience in a regulatory, laboratory or manufacturing environment is preferred; or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Requires standing, stretching, stooping and bending for extended time periods
- 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 such as lab coats, gloves, face shields, etc. when there is exposure to blood and blood products and/or where work location requires
Skills
- Laboratory Equipment Operation
- Medical Equipment Use
- Regulatory Laboratory Experience
- Manufacturing Environment
- Blood Product Testing
- Pathogen Reduction Techniques
- Test Result Interpretation
- Use of protective clothing
- Quality Control
- Data Entry
- Physical Stamina for Lab Work
Languages
English