Description

Vitalant is hiring a Laboratory Technician I to work in our Blood Components / Manufacturing laboratory. This position is responsible for laboratory functions that may include component production, labeling, maintenance of records and data entry with our volunteer blood donations.

Your impact as a Laboratory Technician is vital. If you thrive in a regulated environment, have a willingness to learn and a desire to be a part of a mission-led, values-driven, customer-focused organization, we encourage you to apply to learn more. At Vitalant, you can make a difference, help save lives, and have a vital impact on your community.

What to Expect

Schedule: This is a full-time position (36 hours per week). 4 shifts per week-

Days start time varies ( works every weekend plus two days during the week).

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


• Recognition and perks

• Prepares all blood components including centrifugation, separation, freezing, thawing, washing, storage, sterile docking, transformation, and filtration.


• Assures product quality, volume, assay requirements, appearance and time requirements.


• Performs labeling of routine and special components and quarantine of unacceptable components.

Requirements

• High School or GED required


• Previous Laboratory or Manufacturing experience preferred

Summary

About Us

Vitalant is one of the nation's largest nonprofit blood and biotherapies healthcare organizations, providing hospitals and patients across the U.S. a safe blood supply, specialized laboratory services, transfusion medicine expertise and world-renowned research. We have a network of 115 donation centers across the U.S. and host approximately 60,000 blood drives annually. Vitalant provides blood and special services to patients in more than 900 hospitals across the U.S. where millions of people depend on blood donations from our generous donors.

Vitalant is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace built on a foundation of respect, integrity, teamwork, and excellence. Through our DEI strategic plan, we create opportunities for employees of all backgrounds to feel valued, seen and heard. We believe this mission drives creativity and innovation, as employees experience an environment conducive to personal growth and career development.

EEO/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans

Our organization is an equal employment/affirmative action employer. If you need accommodation for any part of the employment process because of a medical condition or disability, please send an e-mail to Careers@vitalant.org to let us know the nature of your request.

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