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American National Red Cross QC Laboratory Technologist II in Cleveland, Ohio
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? 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. When you join our team, you have a direct impact on a meaningful mission, and you can help save lives every day. If you share our passion for helping people, join us in this excellent career opportunity. Work where your career is a force for good. We are committed to the diversity of our workforce and to delivering our programs and services in a culturally competent manner reflecting the communities we serve. Our work environment is collaborative, respectful, and inclusive with a focus on building allyship and a culture of belonging that empowers all team members. Come to learn, grow, and succeed while sharing your passion for making a difference. The Red Cross supports a variety of cultural and community resource groups for employees and volunteers. From the Ability Network, our Asian American & Pacific Islander Resource Group, the Latino Resource Group, and Red Cross PRIDE, to the Umoja African American Resource Group, our Veterans+ Resource Group, and the Women's Resource Group, these networks provide connections, mentoring and help give voice to important concerns and opinions. WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW: As a QC Lab Technologist II you will perform advanced manufacturing, processing and test procedures on blood products, and will interpret test results before releasing blood to area hospitals. You will manufacture and prepare pathogen reduced platelet products for hospital patient use, in a highly regulated environment. As a Technologist II you may assume operational supervisory responsibilities on your designated shift; you will mentor and guide Technologist I and Technician staff, and provide support, development, and/or leadership guidance to all line staff. WHERE YOUR CAREER IS A FORCE FOR GOOD Key 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. Tracks the quantities and results of QC testing performed to meet ARC and regulatory requirements. Participate in QC staff training and QC projects; may serve as a project lead Participate in troubleshooting and problem-solving activities with cross-functional teams. The aforementioned responsibilities of the Technologist describe the general nature and level of work and are not an exhaustive list. Standard Schedule: This is a second shift position 5pm-3am working four 10 hour days rotating Monday-Sunday. Pay Information: The pay rate for this position is $28.75 per hour. There is a shift differential from 5pm-11pm of $1.75 per hour and 11pm-3am of $2.25 per hour. An extra $1.00 per hour for weekend hours. WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED: Bachelor's degree in an applied science is required (Associate degree in science with