Technician II, IRL Ref

Douglasville, GA
United States

American Red Cross

10000+ employees

The humanitarian mission of the American Red Cross connects us to people and communities across the nation and around the world. The common bonds of humanity and compassion unite us together, not just in the face of emergencies and disasters, but in helping our neighbors every day.

Since being founded by Clara Barton in 1881, the Red Cross has been a consistent lifeline for people when they need us the most. The depth and breadth of our services – whenever and wherever they're called for – is unmatched by any organization in the world.

The American Red Cross prevents and alleviates human suffering in the face of emergencies by mobilizing the power of volunteers and the generosity of donors

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Job Description:

Document telephone messages and IRL customer orders for special blood products. Coordinate and transport of blood samples (as applicable). Maintain inventories for IRL reagents, supplies, equipment, and products. Data entry. Label /verify blood components.

Responsibilities

1. Receive customer calls including orders for antigen negative blood products and refers, if applicable, to appropriate personnel. Fill special blood requests from available inventory.

2. Operate, maintain and perform quality control checks on laboratory equipment.

3. Perform requesting/ordering, receiving, inspection and storage of IRL supplies and reagents. Ensure adequate inventory of required supplies and prepares reagents.

4. May perform manufacturing duties associated with special blood products, if applicable.

5. Perform inventory management, coordination and shipment duties associated with donor product inventory including the maintenance of the exceptional and rare donor products.

6. Perform labeling and verification of blood products.

7. Maintain accurate, legible and complete records. Perform data entry of patient and donor test results and information, as applicable.

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent and 6 years of laboratory experience required. Associate degree (AS) or higher preferred. Computer experience and familiarity with office automation (e.g. MS Word) desired. Good communication skills in both oral and written English required.

Apply now! Joining our team will provide you with the opportunity to make a difference every day.

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.

The American Red Cross is a diverse nonprofit organization offering its employee's professional development and growth opportunities, a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and a collaborative team spirit environment.

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As one of the nation's premier humanitarian organizations, the American Red Cross is dedicated to helping people in need throughout the United States and, in association with other Red Cross networks, throughout the world. We depend on the many generous contributions of time, blood, and money from the American public to support our lifesaving services and programs. If you share our passion for helping people, join us in this excellent career opportunity.

Work location: Douglasville, GA

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