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American Red Cross Hiring for Molecular Laboratory Assistant at Philadelphia, PA Full Time
Job Description
By joining the American Red Cross you will touch millions of lives every year and experience the greatness of the human spirit at its best. Are you ready to be part of the world’s largest humanitarian network?
Join us-Where your Career is a Force for Good!
Job Description:
WHY CHOOSE US?
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. When you join our team, you have a direct impact on a meaningful mission, and you can help save lives every day. If you share our passion for helping people, join us in this excellent career opportunity. Work where your career is a force for good.
We are committed to the diversity of our workforce and to delivering our programs and services in a culturally competent manner reflecting the communities we serve. Our work environment is collaborative, respectful, and inclusive with a focus on building allyship and a culture of belonging that empowers all team members. Come to learn, grow, and succeed while sharing your passion for making a difference.
The Red Cross supports a variety of cultural and community resource groups for employees and volunteers. From the Ability Network, our Asian American & Pacific Islander Resource Group, the Latino Resource Group, and Red Cross PRIDE, to the Umoja African American Resource Group, our Veterans+ Resource Group, and the Women’s Resource Group, these networks provide connections, mentoring and help give voice to important concerns and opinions.
At the American Red Cross, your uniqueness can shine!
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW (Job Overview):
Handle customer telephone calls and receive service requests. Prepare laboratory records for archiving. May receive and access specimens into laboratory information management system. May maintain inventories for reagents, supplies, equipment, and products. Provide support to all volunteers.
Perform all duties and responsibilities in compliance with standard operating procedures and other applicable Federal, State, and local regulations.
The American Red Cross requires new hires in this location or position have at least one vaccination against COVID-19 as a condition of employment and commit to being fully vaccinated within six weeks of employment. Upon being hired, individuals will be required to submit proof of vaccination. If you are unable to be vaccinated due to medical or religious reasons, you may qualify for an exemption. If seeking an exemption, you will be required to submit documentation at the time of offer and your request must be approved prior to hire.
WHERE YOUR CAREER IS A FORCE GOOD (Key Responsibilities):
Receive customer orders for blood products and/or services and refer to appropriate personnel.
May perform duties associated with receipt, coordination, shipment and transport of patient and donor blood samples as well as billing for testing services.
Operate, maintain, and may perform quality control checks on laboratory equipment.
May perform donor product inventory management.
May perform labeling and verification of blood products.
Prepare laboratory records for archiving.
Answer client phone calls and emails regarding service requests and testing services and forward them to appropriate personnel when necessary.
WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED (Minimum Qualifications):
Education: High school or equivalent required. Associate’s degree preferred.
Experience: 1 year of laboratory experience or related experience preferred.
WHAT WILL GIVE YOU THE COMPETITIVE EDGE (Preferred Qualifications): Phlebotomy experience or experience in a medical office.
BENEFITS FOR YOU:
We take care of you, while you take care of others. As a mission-based organization, we believe our team needs great support to do great work. Our comprehensive benefits help you in balancing home and work. With our resources and perks, you have amazing possibilities at the American Red Cross to advance the learn.
* Medical, Dental Vision plans
* Health Spending Accounts & Flexible Spending Accounts
* PTO + Holidays
* 401K with 5% match
* Paid Family Leave
* Employee Assistance
* Disability and Insurance: Short + Long Term
* Service Awards and recognition
Physical Requirements: Requires standing, stretching, stooping, and bending for extended periods. Lift, pull, push and move objects of up to 50 pounds. May work in walk-in refrigerator/freezers for periods. Work under pressure and within time standards. Required to wear protective clothing such as lab coats, gloves, face shields, etc.
The American Red Cross requires new hires in this location or position be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of Employment. This means in this location or position you must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by the start of employment or seek an exemption. Upon being offered a position, individuals will be required to submit proof of vaccination. If you are unable to be vaccinated due to medical or religious reasons, you may qualify for an exemption. If seeking an exemption, you will be required to submit documentation at the time of offer and your request must be approved prior to hire.
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.
Interested in Volunteering?
Life’s emergencies don’t stop, and neither do American Red Cross volunteers, who represent more than 90 percent of our workforce to help prevent and alleviate human suffering. You can make a difference by volunteering in a position that appeals to you and allows you to use your unique skills and talents. The Red Cross relies on generous volunteers who give their time and talent to help fulfill our lifesaving mission.
Visit to learn more, including our most-needed volunteer positions.
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