Molecular Laboratory Technologist I

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 (Job Overview):

Independently perform high-complexity genotyping and associated tasks in a busy CLIA-licensed, AABB-accredited molecular testing laboratory responsible for patient and blood donor testing. Perform manual and automated DNA extraction and FDA-approved and lab-developed tests and perform testing utilizing platforms including arrays, real-time, mass spectrometry and Sanger sequencing. Interpret results and generate test reports. Perform maintenance of laboratory equipment and quality control of reagents. Train technical staff with less experience. Utilize laboratory information management system and web-based customer service request portal. Interact with other departments on matters concerning donor and patient testing and provide support to internal or external customers. Provide support, development and/or leadership guidance to all volunteers.

Perform all duties and responsibilities in compliance with standard operating procedures and other applicable Federal, State, and local regulations.

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

• Perform manual and automated extraction of high-quality DNA from blood samples or other bodily fluids.
• Perform genotyping assays using single channel, multichannel and automated pipetting.
• Perform Sanger sequence alignments
• Draft basic and complex patient and donor test reports.
• Perform routine maintenance and quality control of equipment; perform equipment and reagent qualifications.
• Train technical staff with less experience in local procedures.
• Attend continuing education sessions and completes required training as assigned. Interact with external and internal customers and ensures customer satisfaction.Assist with reagent and supply inventory management

Standard Schedule: 7am-3:30pm shift, on for the 10:30am - 7pm shift

Pay Information: $27-37/hr

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED (Minimum Qualifications):

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Biology or related field required.
• Experience: Minimum of 1 year of molecular testing experience or equivalent combination of education and related experience required.
• Management Experience: N/A
• Skills & Abilities: Knowledge of molecular genetics and operation of equipment used in the laboratory, PCs and applicable software programs. Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills. Effective written and oral communication skills. Ability to interact with coworkers effectively to achieve goals. Knowledge of data processing information reporting and retrieval. Comprehensive knowledge of laboratory workflow and organization.
• Travel: May involve variable locations and some travel.

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 15pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 30pounds. 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 oneor two hands to grasp, move or assemble objects.The employee must have the ability to work in a small cubicle andhave the ability tosit at a computer terminal for an extendedperiod of time.

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

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.

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.

AmeriCorps, the federal agency that brings people together through service, and its partners - the Peace Corps, AmeriCorps Alums, National Peace Corps Association, and the Service Year Alliance - launched Employers of National Service to connect national service alumni with opportunities in the workforce.American Red Cross is proud to be an EONS partner and share our employment opportunities with the network of organizations.

Interested in Volunteering? Visit redcross.org/volunteertoday to learn more, including our most-needed volunteer positions.

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