**Please use Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox when accessing Candidate Home.** **_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):_** Provide routine to complex reference testing evaluation for the Immunohematology Reference Laboratories (IRL). Provide support, development and/or leadership guidance to all volunteers. Perform all duties and responsibilities in compliance with standard operating procedures and other applicable Federal, State, and local regulations. **_WHERE YOUR CAREER IS A FORCE GOOD_** (Key Responsibilities): + Perform review of serologic investigations ranging in complexity from basic to complex antigen typing and compatibility testing. Consult and communicate with regional IRL staff to assure quality and adequacy of testing. + Review and approve quality control of equipment and reagents. + Participate in test result entry into laboratory computer system, labeling and verification of blood products. + Adhere to procedures, regulations and good manufacturing practices (GMP). + Maintain accurate, legible and complete records. + Maintain currency in training as required. + Obtain 12 hours of continuing education per year. **_Standard Schedule: Part Time, Saturday 9 am to 5 pm_** **_WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED (Minimum Qualifications):_** Education: Bachelor's degree in Biological Science or Chemistry with MT(ASCP) or BB(ASCP) or equivalent certification required. SBB (ASCP) or equivalent preferred. Experience: Minimum 4 years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and related experience required. Management Experience: N/A Skills & Abilities: Demonstrate good written and verbal skills to communicate effectively with internal customers. Must be able to work independently and demonstrate independent problem-solving skills. Able to work remotely in a virtual team with good computer skills. Home office space review is mandatory. Must possess critical-thinking skills and attention to detail. Promotes quality-driven work environment. Ability to work on a team. Travel: May involve variable locations and some travel. *Combination of candidate’s education and general experience satisfies requirements so long as the total years equate to description’s minimum education and general experience years combined (Management experience cannot be substituted). **_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 **_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._ ​ AmeriCorps, the federal agency that brings people together through service, and its partners — the Peace Corps, AmeriCorps Alums, National Peace Corps Association, and the Service Year Alliance — launched Employers of National Service to connect national service alumni with opportunities in the workforce. American Red Cross is proud to be an EONS (https://www.americorps.gov/partner/partnerships/employers-national-service) partner and share our employment opportunities with the network of organizations. Interested in Volunteering? Visit redcross.org/volunteertoday (https://www.redcross.org/volunteer/become-a-volunteer/urgent-need-for-volunteers.html) to learn more, including our most-needed volunteer positions. 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