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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?
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 success.
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW (Job Overview):
This position will perform daily lead functions in the National Molecular Laboratory, a busy CLIA-licensed, AABB-accredited molecular testing laboratory responsible for patient and blood donor testing. Review test results. Participate in problem-solving. Lead QC and preventative maintenance functions. Demonstrate excellent customer service and a positive professional image. Adhere to explicit standard operating procedures and interpret test results following the applicable regulatory requirements. Perform all duties and responsibilities in compliance with standard operating procedures, Safety Quality Identity Potency Purity (SQUIPP), regulations outlined in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Clinical Laboratory Information Act (CLIA), and other applicable Federal, state and local regulations. Provide support, development, and/or leadership guidance to all volunteers.
WHERE YOUR CAREER IS A FORCE GOOD (Key Responsibilities):
- Manage and prioritize daily workflow activities.
- Responsible for the supervision of the laboratory staff including workflow, training, coaching, and disciplining. Provides input into hiring decisions, and performance evaluations.
- Perform and interpret basic and complex testing procedures and complete required quality control, as appropriate to state and federal regulations.
- Recognize testing irregularities, identify the cause, determine the solution, and resolve the problem. Assist lab assistants, technicians, and technologists in problem resolution.
- Consult and communicate with staff at other medical facilities, to resolve complex problems.
- Perform maintenance, repair, and validation of laboratory equipment and software maintenance.
- Perform duties associated with document development and management.
- Adhere to procedures and good manufacturing practices (GMP).
- Maintain, edit, and review computer and manual records to assure accurate record keeping.
- Maintain accurate, legible, and complete records.
- Perform record review, training, competency assessments, and general oversight of daily activities.
Standard Schedule: 10:30am – 7pm Mon-Fri
Pay Information: $32-43/hr
WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED (Minimum Qualifications):
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Medical Technology or related field required. MB (ASCP) certification preferred.
Experience: Minimum 6 years of experience to include 4 years in a CLIA certified or other GLP laboratory and 2 years of general lab experience or equivalent combination of education and related experience required. Certification may be substituted for 1 year of specific lab experience. Experience with good manufacturing practices, multi-channel pipetting, DNA extraction, DNA sequencing and alignment software, SNP genotyping, use of standard molecular biology laboratory instrumentation, plasmid ligation and bacterial cloning technologies.
Management Experience: N/A
Skills & Abilities: Effective communication/interpersonal skill and excellent computer and technical skills required. Must possess demonstrated teaching abilities and attention to detail. Ability to work independently to solve problems. Ability to work on a team.
Travel: May involve variable locations and some travel.
*Combination of candidate’s education and general experience satisfies requirements so long as the total years equate to description’s minimum education and general experience years combined (Management experience cannot be substituted).
Physical Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. You must be able to stand for long periods of time, repeat the same movements, and use your hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools, or controls. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. This job requires the ability to hear and speak clearly. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 15 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. The work environment will consist of moderate noise. The employee must be able to react quickly using hands, fingers, or feet. This job may require the employee to be able to bend, stretch, twist, or reach out. This position will require the ability to use the stomach and lower back muscles to support the body for long periods of time and the ability to keep or regain the body’s balance or stay upright when in an unstable position. The employee must be able to frequently use one or two hands to grasp, move or assemble objects. The employee must have the ability to work in a small cubicle and have the ability to sit at a computer terminal for an extended period of time.
BENEFITS 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 5% match
- Paid Family Leave
- Employee Assistance
- Disability and Insurance: Short + Long Term
- Service Awards and recognition
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.
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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