Lab Technician I

Posted: Thursday, 07 May 2026
Valid Thru: Saturday, 06 June 2026
Index Requested on: 05/07/2026 14:16:34
Indexed on: 05/07/2026 14:16:34

Location: Pittsburgh, PA, 15260, US

Industry: Advertising and Public Relations
Occupational Category: 13-0000.00 - Business and Financial Operations
Type of Employment: FULL_TIME

Vitalant is hiring!

Description:

Description

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 is responsible for Laboratory Functions that may include inventory management, component transformation, data entry, maintenance of records, and some automated testing.
Shift will be evening shift (2: 45pm to 11: 15pm e/o weekend and holiday rotation)

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.

Responsibilities:

Please review the job description.

Educational requirements:

  • high school

Desired Skills:

Please see the job description for required or recommended skills.

Benefits:

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