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What is it like to work at American Red Cross?

The American Red Cross is a humanitarian organization that values compassion, integrity, and respect, fostering a culture of empathy and dedication to its mission. As an organization, the American Red Cross has a diverse team structure, with employees working in various roles, including disaster response, blood donation, and community outreach, often in dynamic and fast-paced environments. Working at the American Red Cross may appeal to individuals who are passionate about making a difference in their communities and are motivated by the organization's mission to prevent and alleviate human suffering.

What makes American Red Cross an attractive place to work?

The American Red Cross is a well-established humanitarian organization with a long history of providing critical services to those affected by disasters, emergencies, and health crises. As an organization, it offers a dynamic work environment that values innovation, collaboration, and teamwork, with opportunities for employees to make a meaningful difference in their communities. Working at the American Red Cross can provide a chance for professional growth and development, with access to training and education programs that help employees build their skills and advance their careers.

Do workers at American Red Cross get paid breaks?

Sometimes. Only some people get paid breaks.
38% of people say they don’t get paid breaks.
Based on data from 85 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.

Does American Red Cross pay people when they’re sick?

Sometimes. Only some people get paid when they’re sick.
38% of people say they wouldn’t get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.
Based on data from 98 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.

At American Red Cross, are sick days and vacation days separate paid time off?

Sick days and vacation days are used from the same paid time off.
92% of people say they have to use vacation days when they’re out sick.
Based on data from 98 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.

Do part-time workers get paid time off at American Red Cross?

Only some people who work part-time get paid time off.
60% of people who work part-time say they don’t get paid time off
Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and April 2026.

Is the health insurance from American Red Cross affordable enough for their workers?

Most people say the health insurance costs are okay.
87% of people say the health insurance costs are okay
Based on data from 86 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.

Do people get paid time off at American Red Cross?

Most people get paid time off work.
92% of people say they get paid time off.
Based on data from 108 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.

How far ahead of time do people find out their work schedule?

Most people find out their schedule less than four weeks ahead of time.
  • 13% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts one week or less ahead of time.
  • 24% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts two weeks ahead of time.
  • 49% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts three weeks ahead of time.
  • 15% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts four weeks or more ahead of time.

Based on data from 68 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.

Do workers at American Red Cross worry about hours?

Most people don’t worry about getting enough hours.
76% of people report they don’t worry about getting enough hours.
Based on data from 70 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.

Do American Red Cross workers get to choose the shifts they work?

Most people don’t get to choose which shifts they work.
79% report that they don’t have enough control over which shifts they work.
Based on data from 67 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.

How easy is it for American Red Cross workers to change shifts?

Most people find it hard to change shifts.
68% of people report that it’s hard to change shifts if they need to.
Based on data from 57 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.

How easy is it to get time off at American Red Cross?

Some people find it hard to get time off.
50% of people report it’s hard to get time off.
Based on data from 92 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.

Do American Red Cross managers change schedules at the last minute?

Some managers change people’s schedules at the last minute.
39% of people say their manager changes their shift schedule at the last minute.
Based on data from 67 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.

Do jobs at American Red Cross spill into time workers aren’t paid for?

Sometimes. The job can spill into unpaid time.
41% of people report that their job takes up time that they don’t get paid for.
Based on data from 73 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.

How easy is it to take sick days at American Red Cross?

Some people find it hard to take sick days.
45% of people report that it’s hard to take time off if they are sick.
Based on data from 95 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.

Is a American Red Cross job good for students?

Most students say this is a good place to work if you’re studying.
70% of students report this is a good place to work if you’re studying.
Based on data from 23 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and August 2026.

Is working at American Red Cross good if you’re a parent or caregiver?

Most parents and caregivers say this is a bad place to work.
70% of people who care for a child or other relative report this isn’t a good place to work.
Based on data from 30 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and July 2026.

Do people at American Red Cross feel treated with respect by their managers?

Most people feel treated with respect by their managers.
75% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.
Based on data from 96 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.

Do people at American Red Cross get to take their breaks without interruption?

Only some people get breaks without interruption.
40% of people report that their breaks get interrupted.
Based on data from 93 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.

Is it stressful to work at American Red Cross?

Most people feel stressed out here.
82% of people say they often feel stressed out at work.
Based on data from 102 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.

Do people at American Red Cross enjoy their jobs?

Most people enjoy their job.
78% of people report they enjoy their job.
Based on data from 88 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.

Do people at American Red Cross recommend working with their team?

Only some people recommend working with their team.
55% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.
Based on data from 108 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.

Do people get enough training when they start at American Red Cross?

Most people got enough training when they started.
82% of people report they got enough training when they started working here.
Based on data from 102 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.

Do people get support to advance at American Red Cross?

Only some people are given support to advance their career here.
In the last year, 36% of people report not being given support to advance their career here.
Based on data from 96 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.

Do people think American Red Cross’s headquarters understands what’s happening where they work?

Most people think headquarters doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
86% of people think that this employer’s headquarters or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.
Based on data from 96 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.

Do workers feel well informed about how American Red Cross is doing?

Only some people feel well informed about how the company is doing.
45% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.
Based on data from 95 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.
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Quality Control Laboratory Technologist

American Red Cross

Saint Paul, MN • On-site

$25.27/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 19 days ago


American Red Cross rating

6.2

Company rating: 6.2 out of 10

Based on 282 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

558th of 771 rated non-profit organizations


Job description

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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:
QC Laboratory Technologist
WHY CHOOSE US?
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 QC Lab Technologist, you will perform basic through advanced manufacturing, processing, and test procedures on blood products, and will interpret test results before releasing blood to area hospitals. You will manufacture and prepare pathogen-reduced platelet products for hospital patient use, in a highly regulated environment. Successful QC Lab Technologists will have a strong attention to detail, a customer-service focus and the ability to treat both internal and external customers with compassion at all times.
Key Responsibilities:
  • Perform moderate to high complexity laboratory testing procedures and interpret various testing procedures on donor specimens, and blood products; Identify and quarantine products/samples that don't meet quality requirements.
  • Meet the quality and quantity production and testing goals established by the department.
  • Ensure products are suitable for release for distribution.
  • Meet the quality and quantity production and testing goals established by the department, and appropriately manage any exceptions.
  • Prioritize workload to meet production and customer requirements.
  • Perform quality control on products, reagents, equipment, and various test kits; maintain accurate electronic and physical inventory locations for products/samples.
  • Participate in troubleshooting and problem-solving activities with cross-functional teams.

The aforementioned responsibilities of the position describe the general nature and level of work and are not an exhaustive list.
Standard Schedule: Sunday-Thursday 6:00 pm- 2:30 am
Training: Monday- Friday, 8:00 am- 4:30 pm for 4 weeks. Full time attendance is required.
Pay Information: Pay rate is $25.27 plus shift differential pay for all hours worked after 3:00 pm during the week & all weekend hours ($2.25- $5.00 more per hour depending on time of day/day of the week)
WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED:
  • Associate degree in science, or Bachelor's degree in an applied science
  • Minimum 4 years of related experience in a regulatory, laboratory, or manufacturing environment or equivalent combination of education and related experience. Must meet state and CLIA requirements where applicable.
  • Ability to use a wide variety of lab or medical equipment, personal computer and applicable software for sustained periods.
  • Ability to work with a team.

WHAT WILL GIVE YOU THE COMPETITIVE EDGE: (Any information you and the hiring manager discuss that is preferred for this role)
  • MLT (ASCP) or MT(ASCP) certification is a plus
  • No additional experience is required for MLT or MT degreed staff.

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. when there is exposure to blood and blood products and/or where work location requires
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.
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, San Diego Fair Chance Ordinance, the California Fair Chance Act and any other applicable state and local laws.
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 partner and share our employment opportunities with the network of organizations.
Interested in Volunteering? Visit redcross.org/volunteertoday to learn more, including our most-needed volunteer positions.
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