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! 

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 

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW: 

Join our team of highly dedicated and knowledgeable professionals as a genetic analyst, where you will:

• Analyze and report high complexity testing on donor and patient samples.
• Resolve compatibility problems; provide complex reference and consultation services to hospitals and transfusion services.
• Adhere to explicit standard operating procedures and interpret test results in accordance with the applicable regulatory requirements.
• Provide support, development and/or technical resources to internal or external customers. 

WHERE YOUR CAREER IS A FORCE GOOD (Key Responsibilities): 

• Recognize, report, and resolve discrepant conditions and bring them to the attention of the laboratory supervisor.
• Perform routine troubleshooting, problem solving, vendor communication and software maintenance.
• Interpret and report 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, antibody screening/identification by Luminex 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.
• Assist in the review and interpretation of results; prepare and may review final reports, written or electronic.
• Maintain accurate, legible, and complete records. Maintain an orderly workspace.
• May participate in special projects. 

Perform all duties and responsibilities in compliance with standard operating procedures and other applicable Federal, State, and local regulations.

Standard Day Shift Schedule: Mon-Fri (no on-call)

This position is in Dedham, Massachusetts. 

Note that American Red Cross salaries are aligned to the specific geographic location in which the work is primarily performed. Other factors that may be used to determine your actual salary may include your specific skills, how many years of experience you have and comparison to other employees already in this role