Part Time Quality Control Lab Technologist

American Red Cross

Location:
Nashville, TN, USA
Category:
General Staff
Posted Jul 14, 2026Apply by Jul 29, 2026 (1d left)
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As a QC Lab Technologist, you will perform basic through advanced manufacturing, processing, and test procedures on blood products, and interpret test results before releasing blood to area hospitals. You will manufacture and prepare pathogen-reduced platelet products for hospital patient use in a highly regulated environment, requiring strong attention to detail and a customer-service focus.

Responsibilities

  • Perform moderate to high complexity laboratory testing procedures and interpret various testing procedures on donor specimens and blood products
  • Identify and quarantine products/samples that don’t meet quality requirements
  • Meet the quality and quantity production and testing goals established by the department
  • Ensure products are suitable for release for distribution
  • Appropriately manage any exceptions
  • Prioritize workload to meet production and customer requirements
  • Perform quality control on products, reagents, equipment, and various test kits
  • Maintain accurate electronic and physical inventory locations for products/samples
  • Participate in troubleshooting and problem-solving activities with cross-functional teams

Requirements

  • Associate degree in science, or Bachelor’s degree in an applied science
  • Minimum 4 years of related experience in a regulatory, laboratory, or manufacturing environment or equivalent combination of education and related experience
  • Must meet state and CLIA requirements where applicable
  • Ability to use a wide variety of lab or medical equipment, personal computer and applicable software for sustained periods
  • Ability to work with a team
  • MLT (ASCP) or MT(ASCP) certification is a plus
  • No additional experience is required for MLT or MT degreed staff

Skills

  • Quality Control
  • Laboratory Equipment Operation
  • Blood Product Testing
  • Pathogen Reduction Techniques
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • CLIA Requirements
  • Medical Laboratory Technology
  • Laboratory Data Analysis
  • Manufacturing Process Testing
  • Applied Science
  • Laboratory Software Use
  • Sample Preparation
  • Test Result Analysis
  • Laboratory Safety Procedures

Languages

English