3rd Shift Blood Component and Manufacturing Technician

American Red Cross; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision plans

401K with up to 6% match

Paid Family Leave

PTO starting at 15 days a year

Job summary

The American Red Cross in Nashville, TN is hiring for a Full-Time Blood Product Manufacturer. In this role, you will process blood products after units are received, ensuring quality and compliance.

Key responsibilities include data entry, communication with stakeholders, and meeting production goals. A high school diploma and two years of relevant experience are required. Benefits include medical plans, 401K matching, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of related experience in a regulatory, laboratory, or manufacturing environment.
• Ability to use a wide variety of programs and laboratory equipment.

Responsibilities

• Manufacture blood products and samples while ensuring quality standards.
• Analyze visual inspections to inform component production.
• Maintain accurate documentation during processing.

Skills

Attention to detail

Good communication skills

Good computer skills

Independent work ability

Education

High School or equivalent

Job description

Job Description

In this role, you will be manufacturing blood products and samples. You will be processing blood products after the units have been received from the donors. This will involve 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 and holidays to meet the needs of our hospitals.

Schedule & Compensation

• Standard Schedule: Full Time – Monday – Friday 10:30 PM – 7:00 AM (overnight)
• Pay: $20.81 per hour plus shift differential.
• Must be able to train on first shift (Monday – Friday) for approximately 4–6 weeks.

What You Need to Succeed

• High School or equivalent required.
• Minimum 2 years of related experience in a regulatory, laboratory, or manufacturing environment or an 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• 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 shields, 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 (Short + Long Term)
• Service Awards and recognition

Equal Opportunity Employment

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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