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IRL Technologist II

American Red Cross·St. Louis, Missouri

Full Time·On Site·2-5 yrs·Posted 3 months ago
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About the role

The IRL Technologist performs advanced donor and patient testing to determine compatibility and resolves complex serologic problems. They also manage blood sample logistics, reagent inventory, and provide consultation services to hospitals.

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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

Joining The American Red Cross is like nothing else – it’s as much something you feel as something you do.

You become a vital part of the world’s largest humanitarian network.

Joining a team of welcoming individuals who are exceptional, yet unassuming.

Diverse, yet uncompromising in unity.

You grow your career within a movement that matters, where success is measured in people helped, communities made whole, and individuals equipped to never stop changing lives and situations for the better.

When you choose to be a force for good, you’ll have mentors who empower your growth along a purposeful career path. You align your life’s work with an ongoing mission that’s bigger than all of us. As you care for others, you’re cared for with competitive compensation and benefits. You join a community that respects who you are away from work as much as what you do while at work.

Where Your Career is a Force for Good!

What you need to know

As a IRL Technologist at the Red Cross you will perform basic and advanced donor and patient tests, and interpret results to determine donor-recipient compatibility. You will resolve compatibility problems; provide intermediate reference and consultation services to hospitals and transfusion services. Perform automated and manual test procedures on blood samples

Where your career is a force good

Key Responsibilities

  • Resolving compatibility problems, and providing complex reference and consultation services to hospitals and transfusion services.
  • Performing automated and manual test procedures on blood samples.
  • 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 manufacturing duties associated with special blood products, if applicable.

Standard Schedule

Sat-Sun, flexibility on 1 day in the week. 7am-7pm Baylor shift. Shift Differential Offered and Sign on Bonus

What you need to succeed

MT(ASCP)

Bachelor’s degree with major in biological science or chemistry

Minimum 3 years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and related experience required.

MLT (ASCP) certification with 5 years of blood banking experience can be substituted.

State license may be required where applicable.

Skills &

Abilities: Good written and verbal skills to communicate effectively with internal and external customers.

Must be able to work on a team.

WHAT WILL GIVE YOU THE COMPETITIVE EDGE (Preferred Qualifications)

• BB(ASCP) or SBB and/or experience in a Reference Laboratory

Physical Requirements

Requires standing, stretching, stooping and bending for extended time periods. Lift, pull, push and move objects of up to 50 pounds. May work in walk-in refrigerator/freezers for periods of time. Required to wear protective clothing such as lab coats, gloves, face shields, etc.

Benefits

  • FOR YOU: As a mission-based organization, we believe our team needs great support to do great work. Our comprehensive package includes:
  • Medical, Dental Vision plans
  • Health Spending Accounts & Flexible Spending Accounts
  • PTO: Starting at 15 days a year; based on type of job and tenure
  • Holidays: 11 paid holidays comprised of six core holidays and five floating holidays
  • 401K with up to 6% 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 your career a force for good!

The American Red Cross is an Equal Opportunity 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.

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Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
2-5 yrs
Locations
St. Louis, Missouri; Maryland Heights, Missouri
Posted
Apr 29, 2026
Application
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American Red Cross

The American Red Cross prevents and alleviates human suffering in the face of emergencies by mobilizing the power of volunteers and the generosity of donors. Each day, thousands of people – people just like you – provide compassionate care to those in need. Our network of...

IndustryNon-profit Organizations
TypeNonprofit
Size10,001+ employees
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Missouri physician roles remain competitive

Physician openings in Missouri are typically driven by ongoing patient demand across outpatient and hospital settings, and roles like this often attract candidates who can work across state licensure requirements. Competition is usually shaped by board eligibility, active or obtainable Missouri and Kansas licensure, and readiness to meet certification and documentation expectations. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your licensure status and BCLS certification before applying.

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