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QC Laboratory Technologist
| Company | American Red Cross |
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| Location | St. Louis, MO, USA |
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| Salary | $25 – $27 |
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| Type | Full-Time |
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| Degrees | Bachelor’s, Associate’s |
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| Experience Level | Mid Level |
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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.
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.
Preferred Qualifications
- MLT (ASCP) or MT(ASCP) certification is a plus
- No additional experience is required for MLT or MT degreed staff.
