Lab Technician I

At Vitalant, the impact you make doing work that is purposeful, meaningful, and worthwhile is vital. As a member of our non-profit organization, you can be impact-inspired to provide vital clinical services to communities nationwide, vital products to those in need of a donor's generosity, or vital scientific research that advances blood safety worldwide.

Compensation

Considerations: Grade: 114 Work Schedule: Tuesday - Saturday: 4:00 pm - 12:30 am Hourly Base Rate: 21.00 - 21.63 / hour DOE Shift Differentials *hours worked during: 3:00 pm - 11:00 pm 9% 11:00 pm - 7:00 am 14% Work Shift (if applicable): Shift 2 (United States of America) Job Description: Vitalant is seeking a Laboratory Technician dedicated to making a positive difference. If you are results-driven and impact-inspired to help others, and making a difference is vital for you, you'll experience a career built on purpose, an organization created to care, and a team committed to lead – together. Your impact as a Laboratory Technician is vital.

Support Vitalant's life-saving mission by operating within the laboratory handling responsibilities that include component production, labeling, record reviewing and data entry.

What to Expect Grade: 114 Work Schedule: Tuesday - Saturday: 4:00 pm - 12:30 am Hourly Base Rate: 21.00 - 21.63 / hour DOE Shift Differentials *hours worked during: 3:00 pm - 11:00 pm 9% 11:00 pm - 7:00 am 14% Our comprehensive total rewards support you, your family, and your future with Medical, dental, and vision insurance 401K + 5% company match Tuition assistance up to $5k per year Free basic life and AD&D insurance Free short-and-long-term disability insurance Paid time off Employee Resource Groups Recognition and perks As a Laboratory Technician, you'll get to Maintain accurate data records and documentation.

Prepare blood components through processes such as centrifugation, separation, freezing, thawing, washing, storage, sterile docking, transformation, and filtration. Ensure product quality, volume, appearance, and time requirements. Conduct labeling for routine and special components and implement quarantine procedures. High School or GED required No Experience Required REQUIREMENTS: KNOWLEDGE/EDUCATION High School graduate or GED required.

EXPERIENCE

No experience required. SKILLS/ABILITIES Must be able to stand for long periods of time, bend, and lift up to 50 lbs. Must be detail oriented and possess strong communication, organization, and analytical skills. Must be able to maintain donor, patient and employee confidentiality. Must possess basic keyboarding skills and the ability to handle and operate laboratory equipment. Must be able to work flexible shifts and overtime when necessary.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS This position requires the ability to perform the following (expressed as hours per shift): Sitting 5+ Standing 0-3 Walking 0-3 Lift (40# Max) 0-3 Carry/move (40# max) 0-3 Push/pull (10# of force max) 0-3 Climbing N/A Bend 0-3 Squat 0-3 Kneel 0-3…

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