3rd Shift Blood Component and Manufacturing Technician

The American National Red Cross; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental and Vision plans

401K with match

Paid time off

Job summary

The American Red Cross in Richmond, VA is hiring for a Full-Time Blood Component Processor to join our manufacturing team. You will process blood units into transfusable components, perform data entry, and maintain accurate records to ensure safety and quality.

Strong computer skills and attention to detail are essential, as is the ability to work a shift that includes weekends and holidays. Training on first shift may be available, with competitive pay and benefits.

Qualifications

• High School or equivalent required; 2 years related experience preferred.
• Good computer skills and ability to use programs and laboratory equipment.
• Strong attention to detail and accurate documentation.
• Ability to work in a team or independently with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Meet production goals while maintaining accurate documentation.
• Perform data entry and operate computer programs for component production, labeling, storage, and sample tubes.
• Analyze and decide based on visual inspection and information from other departments to meet deadlines.
• Conduct complex manufacturing tasks such as pooled product manufacturing, freezing, washing, or deglycerolizing.
• Communicate effectively with internal customers, vendors, and volunteers.
• May require weekend/holiday schedule.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Attention to detail

Computer skills

Education

High School or equivalent

Tools

Laboratory equipment

Job description

**Job Description:*****WHY CHOOSE US?***Joining the American Red Cross is like nothing else. 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.When you choose to be a force for good, you’ll have mentors who empower your growth along a purposeful career path. As you dedicate yourself to caring for others, you are embraced with generous compensation and benefits, and you become part of a community that cherishes and values you both professionally and personally. ***What You Need to Know:***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 in the units of blood, processing the units into transfusable components (red cells, platelets, and expressing 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 ***WHERE YOUR CAREER IS A FORCE FOR GOOD:******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 ***Standard Schedule: Full-Time - Tuesday - Saturday*** **10:00pm - 6:30am** **\\*\\*must be able to train on first shift (Monday - Friday) for approximately 4-6 weeks\\*\\*** ***Pay Information Approx. $18.00+ per hour (depending on experience) + applicable shift differentials.******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 ***WHAT WILL GIVE YOU THE COMPETITIVE EDGE** :*### ·Previous manufacturing experience ***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 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.*