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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? Job Description: * Responsible for the performance of high-complexity genotyping and associated tasks in a busy CLIA-licensed, AABB-accredited molecular testing laboratory responsible for patient and blood donor testing. * Manual and automated DNA extraction and FDA approved tests as well as lab-developed tests. * Testing platforms include single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) panels involving end-point detection of SSP-PCR, bead-based extension reactions, MALDI-TOF mass spectrometry and Sanger sequence analysis of genomic and cDNA.  * Responsible for interpretation of results and patient report generation, preventative maintenance of laboratory equipment and qualification of reagents.  * Responsible for training and assessing technical staff in local procedures.     SHIFT: Sunday - Thursday / 8am-4:30pm Qualifications: Masters of Science (MS) in Biology or related field OR Bachelor of Science in Biology or related field and 3 years molecular laboratory experience. * Must have knowledge of molecular genetics and operation of equipment used in the laboratory. * Must have a good working knowledge of PCs and applicable software programs. * Must have a comprehensive knowledge of regulatory issues related to laboratory work performance. * Must have problem solving skills for technical and personnel issues. * Must have demonstrated communication skills, both written and oral. 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. 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. To be considered for this position, please visit www.redcross.org/jobs to apply. To view the EEOC Summary of Rights, click here: Summary of Rights

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? Job Description: Shift:  Sunday (6:30pm-3am), Monday - Thursday (7pm-3:30am) ** this position will have shared hours between the Quarantine / Labeling department as well as QC lab** Manufacture, label and store blood products. Manage sample tubes and prepare for shipment. Communicate with volunteers and vendors. Maintain manual and computer records associated with production or testing. Perform record reviews and resolve discrepancies. Evaluate suitability of blood products for manufacture and distribution. Comply with safety policies and procedures in the work area and use applicable protective equipment at all times to prevent exposure to potentially infectious blood and body fluids. Comply with the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) where required. 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. Responsibilities Manufacture, label and store blood products according to applicable FDA, AABB, CLIA, NRC and Red Cross policies and procedures. Manage sample tubes and prepare for shipment. Meet the quality and quantity production and distribution goals established by the department. Ensure products are suitable for release for distribution. Appropriately manage any exceptions. Perform good inventory management practices throughout the manufacturing process.  Prioritize workload to meet production and customer requirements. Operate, maintain and perform validation and quality control checks on equipment.  Ensure adequate inventory of required supplies. Perform data entry and operate the computer programs associated with component production, labeling, storage and sample tube management. Maintain accurate, legible and complete manufacturing department records. Maintain accurate electronic and physical inventory locations for products/samples. Perform review of manufacturing records. Analyze and make decisions based on visual inspection and information provided from other departments to meet time requirements and quality standards. Identify and quarantine products/samples that don’t meet quality requirements. Perform disposition of unacceptable products/samples. Perform complex manufacturing tasks such as pooled product manufacturing, freeze, wash or deglycerolizing of blood products and pathogen reduction. Assume lead responsibilities when designated by a supervisor. Participate in on the job training of staff. Communicate effectively with internal customers, vendors and volunteers.  On-call work may be required. Qualifications Education : High School or equivalent required  Experience : Minimum 2 years related experience in a regulatory, laboratory, or manufacturing environment or equivalent combination of education and related experience preferred. Skills/Abilities : All technician jobs require good computer skills, attention to detail, accurate documentation and good decision-making skills.  Ability to use a wide variety of lab or medical equipment.  Ability to use a personal computer and applicable software for sustained periods of time.  Ability to work on a team. Good communication skills. Ability to lift to 50 lbs DISCLAIMER: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. 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. To be considered for this position, please visit www.redcross.org/jobs to apply. To view the EEOC Summary of Rights, click here: Summary of Rights

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? Job Description: Responsibilities: * Perform duties associated with receipt, coordination, shipment and transport of donor and patient blood samples to include ordering, receiving, inspection and preparation of supplies and reagents. Meet performance and productivity standards. * Perform daily equipment maintenance checks as directed. May assist with the routine maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of laboratory equipment and software maintenance. * Perform serologic, molecular and immunologic procedures that may include, but are not limited to, DNA extraction, PCR amplification, sequence-based typing, STR analysis, probe hybridization/detection, cytotoxic crossmatching, antibody screening/identification by Luminex and/or ELISA assays and other procedures as defined. Recognize testing irregularities, identify the cause, determine the solution and resolve the problem or refer it to the appropriate level. * Perform and review quality control as directed. * Communicate with hospital or transfusion facility personnel to report patient findings and/or receive orders. May consult and communicate with personnel at other medical facilities to facilitate resolutions to problems and address the needs of customers both internal and external. * Review and interpret final results; prepare reports, written or electronic. Maintain, edit and review computer and manual records to assure accurate record keeping. Maintain accurate, legible and complete records. Maintain an orderly work space. SHIFT: Monday - Friday 8:30am 5pm Qualifications:  * Education: Bachelor's degree in a biological science or chemistry. Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS), Medical Technologist (MT), Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) or equivalent certification preferred. Licensure if required by state. * Experience: 1 year of commercial/clinical laboratory, blood banking, HLA or molecular laboratory experience preferred. * Effective written and verbal communication skills. Ability to work on a team. Must possess critical-thinking skills and attention to detail.  --------------------- Physical Requirements: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. You must be able to stand for long periods of time, repeat the same movements, use hands to handle, control or feel objects, tools or controls. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. This job requires the ability to hear and speak clearly. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 15 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. The work environment will consist of moderate noise. The employee must be able to react quickly using hands, fingers or feet. This job may require the employee to be able to bend, stretch, twist or reach out. This position will require the ability to use stomach and lower back muscles to support the body for long periods of time and the ability to keep or regain the body’s balance or stay upright when in an unstable position. Employee must be able to frequently use one or two hands to grasp, move or assemble objects.  --------------------- DISCLAIMER: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. 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. To be considered for this position, please visit www.redcross.org/jobs to apply. To view the EEOC Summary of Rights, click here: Summary of Rights

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? Job Description: Responsibilities: Perform duties associated with receipt, coordination, shipment and transport of donor and patient blood samples to include ordering, receiving, inspection and preparation of supplies and reagents. Meet performance and productivity standards. Perform daily equipment maintenance checks as directed. May assist with the routine maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of laboratory equipment and software maintenance. Perform serologic, molecular and immunologic procedures that may include, but are not limited to, DNA extraction, PCR amplification, sequence-based typing, STR analysis, probe hybridization/detection, cytotoxic crossmatching, antibody screening/identification by Luminex and/or ELISA assays and other procedures as defined. Recognize testing irregularities, identify the cause, determine the solution and resolve the problem or refer it to the appropriate level. May perform special testing. Perform and review quality control as directed. Communicate with hospital or transfusion facility personnel to report patient findings and/or receive orders. May consult and communicate with personnel at other medical facilities to facilitate resolutions to problems and address the needs of customers both internal and external. Review and interpret final results; prepare reports, written or electronic. Maintain, edit and review computer and manual records to assure accurate record keeping. Maintain accurate, legible and complete records. Maintain an orderly work space. Assist in evaluating and implementing new laboratory techniques and/or procedures. --------------------- Qualifications:  Education: Bachelor's degree in a biological science or chemistry. Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS), Medical Technologist (MT), Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) or equivalent certification preferred. Licensure if required by state. Experience: 1 year of commercial/clinical laboratory, blood banking, HLA or molecular laboratory experience preferred. Skills/Abilities: Effective written and verbal communication skills. Ability to work on a team. Must possess critical-thinking skills and attention to detail. Promotes quality-driven work environment.   --------------------- Physical Requirements: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. You must be able to stand for long periods of time, repeat the same movements, use hands to handle, control or feel objects, tools or controls. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. This job requires the ability to hear and speak clearly. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 15 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. The work environment will consist of moderate noise. The employee must be able to react quickly using hands, fingers or feet. This job may require the employee to be able to bend, stretch, twist or reach out. This position will require the ability to use stomach and lower back muscles to support the body for long periods of time and the ability to keep or regain the body’s balance or stay upright when in an unstable position. Employee must be able to frequently use one or two hands to grasp, move or assemble objects.  --------------------- DISCLAIMER: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. 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. To be considered for this position, please visit www.redcross.org/jobs to apply. To view the EEOC Summary of Rights, click here: Summary of Rights

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? Job Description: Bring your ASCP Clinical Lab Scientist (CLS) or Medical Technologist (MT) license and passion for blood banking to support the life-saving mission of the American Red Cross Blood Services. We are looking for a full time Medical Technologist to work in our PHILADELPHIA, PA reference lab performing specialized testing & blood bank services to serve our local hospital clients. Available schedule is evenings Monday-Friday. As a Medical Technologist at the Red Cross you will perform basic and advanced donor and patient tests & interpret results to determine donor-recipient compatibility. Primary job responsibilities may include: • Resolving compatibility problems • Providing complex reference and consultation services to hospitals and transfusion services • Performing automated and manual test procedures on blood samples Other Medical Technologist duties you may perform include: • Managing receipt, coordination, shipment and transport of patient and donor blood samples and documenting supply and equipment problems • Managing reagent inventory (ordering, receiving, inspection and preparation) • Recognizing/resolving testing irregularities and assisting other Medical Technologists in problem resolution. • Consulting with staff at other medical facilities, to resolve complex serologic problems and providing special units to transfusion recipients • Performing maintenance, repair and validation of laboratory equipment and software • Maintaining accurate records • Performing manufacturing duties associated with special blood products, if applicable. • Assuming lead responsibilities such as record review and training; assisting in concern management. • Performing staff orientation and competency assessments, if applicable. Performing external customer education. Qualifications: • Technologist II: ASCP or AMT certification required. BS in Medical Technology with 4 years of lab experience or BS in biological science/chemistry plus 6 years blood banking experience or MLT with 4 years of blood bank experience; BB/SBB certification a plus. • Experience/Skills: Strong skills in organization, communication and attention to detail are required. Three plus years of clinical experience desired but not required. • Approximately 6 months of training on First Shift. Post-training schedule is evenings Monday-Friday (3pm-11:30pm). 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. To be considered for this position, please visit www.redcross.org/jobs to apply. To view the EEOC Summary of Rights, click here: Summary of Rights

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? Job Description: Responsibilities: 1. Oversees the laboratories operating in applicable locations. Ensures that clinical laboratories operate consistent with good manufacturing practices. 2. Seeks to increase market share and improve margin of patient genomic testing. Oversees development and/or evaluation, validation and implementation of new molecular test procedures to expand test offerings and/or increase margin. 3. Oversees development and/or evaluation, validation and implementation of new molecular test procedures to expand test offerings and/or increase margin. 4. Provides leadership role with input to future direction of Red Cross in the area of genomic testing of donors and patients. 5. Participates in and attain/maintain a leadership role in regional, national and international committees that address molecular testing of donors and patients, as appropriate. 6. Oversees RH genotyping of Red Cross red blood cell donors and RH allele matching of donors and patients in support of the American Rare Donor Program. 7. Participates in teaching and education responsibilities for the American Red Cross staff, hospital customers, and regional hospital resident, fellowship and specialist in blood banking (SBB) programs, as applicable. 8. Advises physicians and other relevant personnel concerning laboratory results. Fields technical and clinical questions from technical and medical staff; provides consultation on a national basis. 9. Keeps abreast of the latest developments in the field of molecular biology, genomics and blood group and platelet antigens. 10. Publishes and presents data at regional, national and international venues. 11. Actively works to develop all staff to the highest level of engagement and potential; actively performs succession planning; assures appropriate evaluation, discipline, and discharge of laboratory personnel is performed, as applicable. 12. Assures that departmental activities are performed in compliance with American Red Cross BSDs, state and federal regulations -- including the CFR and local standard operating procedures. 13. Actively supports discrepancy and problem investigations by overseeing molecular testing of suspect samples when applicable. Scope: Directs national efforts to use molecular methods to test patients and characterize blood products for optimal patient outcomes. Works closely with laboratory staff, medical staff; reference laboratory management staff, sales and marketing leadership as well as interacting with regional hospital blood bank technical and medical staff. Maintains network of professional/scientific contacts. Participates in professional societies and groups. Qualifications: Ph.D. or M.D., with minimum of ten years of experience molecular immunohematology and genomics including seven years of management experience. Well published with over 20 peer reviewed papers. Must have a comprehensive knowledge of scientific issues related to genomics and use of molecular methods in clinical testing. Must have demonstrated communication skills, both written and oral. Must be able to develop costs, evaluate projects and manage an operating budget. Experience in teaching and preparation of manuscripts and grant proposals. Must be able to motivate staff to achieve Red Cross goals. Essential Duties: 1. Manage the overall operations of the National Molecular Laboratory, which performs patient and donor testing 2. Reports to the VP of Patient Services, interacts with the Sr Directors of IRL and HLA laboratories on cross-functional projects 3. Works with the VP of Business Development and Integration, the Chief Medical Officer and the Marketing and Sales leadership to increase patient molecular testing and maximize donor testing and explore organization-wide opportunities for growth in the area of genomics 4. Represent the American Red Cross in customer-facing activities such as educational lectures, hospital on-boarding of high-value customers 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. To be considered for this position, please visit www.redcross.org/jobs to apply. To view the EEOC Summary of Rights, click here: Summary of Rights

CADC, LLC is seeking qualified, highly motivated individuals to fill the role of Field Organizer. Field Organizers serve an important role on the front lines of today’s progressive fights, and organizer experience is vital to any seeking a career in politics. CADC specializes in direct voter contact on behalf of   progressive   candidates and causes. CADC’s leadership has decades of combined experience with campaigns of all shapes and sizes, from the DSCC and DCCC to national issue advocacy campaigns and municipal races. Field Organizers (FOs) are responsible for the day-to-day recruitment, instruction and management of canvass teams. Successful applicants will possess at least three months of canvass or field experience on a candidate or issue advocacy campaign. Canvass experience is preferred. FOs report directly to the Regional Field Director. Applicants for the position must possess strong organizational and communication skills as well as the ability to multitask and meet deadlines. They must also be willing to relocate as necessary, possess reliable transportation and a valid driver’s license. The willingness to work extended hours and weekends is also required. Field Organizer Responsibilities Recruitment, Hiring and Training Assisting the Regional Field Director in all canvasser recruitment activities and ensuring that recruitment goals are achieved throughout the duration of the program Implementing, under the supervision of the Regional Field Director, the complete vetting, interviewing and hiring of all successful applicants Ensuring the successful training and orientation of all canvassers Canvasser Management Providing canvass teams with the positive leadership culture, resources, guidance and technical support required to succeed during each phase of the program while ensuring compliance with all CADC policies and best practices Ensuring that all canvasses are launched and completed in a timely, orderly fashion Promoting the continued development of canvass teams in their day-to-day duties and responsibilities over the course of the program Accountability Communicating all pertinent on-the-ground information to, and providing timely response to requests from, the canvassers under your direction Ensuring that canvass teams properly perform their roles and maintain accurate and reliable data Providing the Regional Field Director with daily quantitative and qualitative reports as part of an ongoing evaluation of the program’s success Desired Skills and Experience Experience A minimum of three months field experience. Proficiency with VAN, Microsoft Office Suite and Google Docs. Previous payroll experience is a plus. Skills A strong commitment to progressive values, including diversity, equality for all and economic justice. Strong communication and organizational skills. An understanding and appreciation of the urgent nature and time demands of campaigns. Miscellaneous Willingness to work long hours and weekends. A valid driver’s license, reliable transportation and an ability to relocate as needed. Working laptop. Conversational or Fluent in Spanish. Compensation and Application Submission CADC offers a highly competitive salary, based on experience. This position is salaried, full-time, short-term position. Application Deadline: ASAP Interested applicants should submit a resume and cover letter to jobs@cadc-llc.com  as soon as possible.