Lab Technician I

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:

This position will perform inventory management of blood components, including reception, distribution, component transformation and minor equipment scheduled maintenance as needed at the Transfusion Service Core Lab. The shift is 2nd shift (245pm to 1115pm) e/o weekend.

Work Shift (if applicable):

Shift 2 (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

Schedule: Eve 3:00 PM-11:30PM rotates e/o W/E. Shift differential for EVE and W/E applies.

Training: Days Monday-Friday 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM

Base Wage: $17.29/hour - $18.08/hour (depending on experience)

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.

Requirements:

• High School or GED required

• No Experience Required

Location:

875 Greentree Road Pittsburgh, PA 15220

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.