Blood Component and Manufacturing Technician

Global Roles; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Global Roles in Durham, NC is seeking a Blood Component and Manufacturing Technician to process blood units into transfusable components and perform complex manufacturing tasks while upholding quality and inventory standards.

You will meet production goals, manage inventory, enter data into lab systems, operate equipment, and communicate with internal customers and hospitals. Flexibility for weekends/holidays may be required; lifting up to 50 pounds and walk-in refrigerator work may be necessary.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 2 years of related experience in regulatory, laboratory, or manufacturing environment.
• Strong attention to detail and accurate documentation.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and stand for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Meet production goals and maintain accurate documentation.
• Perform inventory management throughout manufacturing and distribution.
• Data entry and operation of computer programs for production, labeling, storage, and sample tube management.
• Analyze information from departments to meet deadlines.
• Perform complex manufacturing tasks such as pooling, freezing, washing, or deglycerolizing of blood products and pathogen reduction.
• Communicate effectively with internal customers, vendors, and volunteers.
• Flexibility to work a variable schedule including weekends and holidays.

Skills

Blood product manufacturing

Laboratory equipment operation

Regulatory compliance

Quality control

Inventory management

Accurate documentation

Decision making

Computer skills

Protective clothing usage

Physical stamina

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Laboratory equipment

Job description

The Blood Component and Manufacturing Technician is responsible for manufacturing blood products and samples by processing blood units into transfusable components and performing complex manufacturing tasks. The role requires interaction with internal and external customers and adherence to quality and inventory management standards.

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.

Requirements

• 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 ability to stand, stretch, stoop and bend for extended time periods.
• Ability to 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.

Skills

• Blood Product Manufacturing
• Laboratory Equipment Operation
• Regulatory Compliance
• Quality Control
• Inventory Management
• Accurate Documentation
• Decision Making
• Computer Skills
• Use of protective clothing
• Physical Stamina

Languages

English