Blood Component Manufacturing Technician
American Red Cross, Baltimore, MD, United States
Job Description
In this role, you will be manufacturing blood products and samples. You will process blood products after the units have been received from donors. This involves scanning the units of blood, processing the units into transfusable components (red cells, platelets, and plasma) and leukoreducing.
As a Red Cross Team member, you will take care of your team members – show up for every shift and give 100% while you’re there. Interact in a positive, proactive, and customer‑focused manner with both internal and external customers, demonstrating care and compassion at all times.
Key Responsibilities
Meet the quality and quantity production goals, while prioritizing workload expectations and maintaining accurate documentation.
Perform good inventory management practices throughout the manufacturing and distribution process.
Perform data entry and operate the computer programs associated with component production, labeling, storage, and sample tube management.
Analyze and make decisions based on visual inspection and information provided from other departments to meet time.
Perform complex manufacturing tasks such as pooled product manufacturing, freeze, wash, or deglycerolizing of blood products, and pathogen reduction.
Communicate effectively with internal customers, vendors, and volunteers.
May require flexibility to work a variable schedule that includes weekends & holidays to meet the needs of our hospitals.
Schedule
The schedule is Tuesday through Saturday. Tuesday – Friday the hours are 8:00 pm – 4:30 am. Saturday the hours are 3:00 pm to 11:30 pm.
Pay
The pay rate is $19.91 per hour. There is a shift differential from 3 pm – 11 pm of $2.25 per hour and from 11 pm – 4:30 am of $3.00 per hour.
What You Need To Succeed
High School or equivalent required.
Minimum 2 years of related experience in a regulatory, laboratory, or manufacturing environment or equivalent combination of education and related experience preferred.
Good computer skills, ability to use a wide variety of programs and laboratory equipment, attention to detail, accurate documentation, and good decision‑making skills.
Good communication skills, with the ability to work on a team, as well as independently with minimal supervision.
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. May be required to wear protective clothing such as lab coats, gloves, face shield, etc.
Benefits
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
Equal Opportunity
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.
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In this role, you will be manufacturing blood products and samples. You will process blood products after the units have been received from donors. This involves scanning the units of blood, processing the units into transfusable components (red cells, platelets, and plasma) and leukoreducing.
As a Red Cross Team member, you will take care of your team members – show up for every shift and give 100% while you’re there. Interact in a positive, proactive, and customer‑focused manner with both internal and external customers, demonstrating care and compassion at all times.
Key Responsibilities
Meet the quality and quantity production goals, while prioritizing workload expectations and maintaining accurate documentation.
Perform good inventory management practices throughout the manufacturing and distribution process.
Perform data entry and operate the computer programs associated with component production, labeling, storage, and sample tube management.
Analyze and make decisions based on visual inspection and information provided from other departments to meet time.
Perform complex manufacturing tasks such as pooled product manufacturing, freeze, wash, or deglycerolizing of blood products, and pathogen reduction.
Communicate effectively with internal customers, vendors, and volunteers.
May require flexibility to work a variable schedule that includes weekends & holidays to meet the needs of our hospitals.
Schedule
The schedule is Tuesday through Saturday. Tuesday – Friday the hours are 8:00 pm – 4:30 am. Saturday the hours are 3:00 pm to 11:30 pm.
Pay
The pay rate is $19.91 per hour. There is a shift differential from 3 pm – 11 pm of $2.25 per hour and from 11 pm – 4:30 am of $3.00 per hour.
What You Need To Succeed
High School or equivalent required.
Minimum 2 years of related experience in a regulatory, laboratory, or manufacturing environment or equivalent combination of education and related experience preferred.
Good computer skills, ability to use a wide variety of programs and laboratory equipment, attention to detail, accurate documentation, and good decision‑making skills.
Good communication skills, with the ability to work on a team, as well as independently with minimal supervision.
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. May be required to wear protective clothing such as lab coats, gloves, face shield, etc.
Benefits
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
Equal Opportunity
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.
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