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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:

Joining The American Red Cross is like nothing else – it’s as much something you feel as something you do. You become a vital part of the world’s largest humanitarian network. Joining a team of welcoming individuals who are exceptional, yet unassuming. Diverse, yet uncompromising in unity. You grow your career within a movement that matters, where success is measured in people helped, communities made whole, and individuals equipped to never stop changing lives and situations for the better.

When you choose to be a force for good, you’ll have mentors who empower your growth along a purposeful career path. You align your life’s work with an ongoing mission that’s bigger than all of us. As you care for others, you’re cared for with competitive compensation and benefits. You join a community that respects who you are away from work as much as what you do while at work.

Where Your Career is a Force for Good!

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

As a Medical Technologist (MT/MLS) you will use your experience in flow cytometry to perform advanced lab testing in our National Neutrophil lab. You will be performing advanced lab testing for neutrophils, antigens and antibodies; you will perform serological testing, platelet testing assays; interpret results to provide diagnostic tools for patient care.

Perform advanced manufacturing and processing procedures, as applicable. Adhere to explicit standard operating procedures and interpret test results in accordance with the applicable regulatory requirements.

WHERE YOUR CAREER IS A FORCE FOR GOOD (Key Responsibilities):

+ Manage receipt, coordination, shipment and transport of samples. Assist in daily workflow of patient and work. Documents supply and equipment problems.

+ Manage reagent inventory including ordering, receiving, inspecting and preparing reagents.Perform and interpret basic and complex donor and/or patient 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.

+ Consult and communicate with staff at other medical facilities, to provide diagnostic information. Perform labeling and verification of blood products.

+ Perform maintence, repair and validation of laboratory equipment and software maintenance.Perform duties associated with document development and management.

+ Maintain, edit and review computer and manual records to assure accurate record keeping. Maintain accurate, legible and complete records.

+ May perform manufacturing duties associated with special blood products, if applicable.Perform duties associated with document management. Adhere to procedures and good manufacturing practices (GMP).Perform other related duties as necessary.

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED (Minimum Qualifications):

+ **Licensure: Must be an MT/MLS**

+ Education: 4-year college degree

+ Experience in Flow CytometryExperience: 3 years of laboratory experience (combination of education and experience may suffice with experience in Flow Cytometry

+ Good computer skills; the ability to navigate and learn technology

+ Good oral and written communication skills

Pay Information** **_: $37 to $49/hour, depending on relevant experience_

_Schedule: Monday through Friday; every other Monday or Friday off. Average 36 hours per week, per pay period._

Essential Functions/Physical Requirements: Depending on work assignment, may require ordinary ambulatory skills sufficient to visit other locations; or the ability to stand, walk and manipulate (lift, carry, move) light to medium weights of up to 20 pounds. Requires good hand-eye coordination, arm, hand and finger dexterity, including ability to grasp, and visual acuity to use a keyboard, operate equipment and read technical information. Overall mobility is essential. May include sitting for long periods of time, driving a vehicle and working under challenging conditions.

BENEFITS FOR YOU:

As a mission-based organization, we believe our team needs great support to do great work. Our comprehensive package includes:

+ Medical, Dental Vision plans

+ Health Spending Accounts & Flexible Spending Accounts

+ PTO: Starting at 15 days a year; based on type of job and tenure

+ Holidays: 11 paid holidays comprised of six core holidays and five floating holidays

+ 401K with up to 6% 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 your career a force for good!_

_The American Red Cross is an Equal Opportunity 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._

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_Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, San Diego Fair Chance Ordinance, the California Fair Chance Act and any other applicable state and local laws._

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