Lab Technician I - Dayshift

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
Schedule: Thurs- Mon 8:00 am to 4:30 PM
Base Hourly Rate: 21.00
Weekend Shift Differential 8%

Work Shift (if applicable):

Shift 1 (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

Schedule: Thurs- Mon 8:00 am to 4:30 PM

Base Hourly Rate: 21.00

Weekend Shift Differential 8%

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
• Reaching above shoulders 0-3
• Reaching waist to shoulder 5+
• Reaching knee to waist 0-3
• Reaching floor to knee 0-3
• Grasp N/A
• Handling 0-3
• Finger dexterity 5+
• Pinch N/A
• Driving 0-3

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

Location:

10536 Peter A McCuen Boulevard
Mather, CA 95655


Job Category:

Lab Services

Contact Information: careers@vitalant.org

If you are impact-inspired to help others, and making a difference is vital for you, you'll experience a career built on purpose, a company created to care, and a team committed to lead - together.