Blood Component Manufacturing Technician

American Red Cross; Farmington (CT); On-site; USD 23,650 - 33,684; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision plans

401K with up to 6% match

Paid Family Leave

Disability and Insurance: Short + Long Term

Job summary

The American Red Cross in Farmington, CT is seeking a role focused on manufacturing blood products and samples. Responsibilities include processing blood products, meeting quality production goals, and effective communication with stakeholders.

Candidates must have a high school education and ideally 2 years of related experience. The job offers competitive hourly pay and a range of benefits, including medical plans and PTO starting at 15 days a year.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of related experience in a regulatory, laboratory, or manufacturing environment preferred.
• Ability to work on a team and independently with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Manufacture blood products and samples with quality goals.
• Perform data entry and operate production-associated computer programs.
• Communicate effectively with internal customers and vendors.

Skills

Good computer skills

Attention to detail

Good communication skills

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 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.

Standard Schedule: Variable days, mainly 2nd shift, with rotating weekends and holidays. Schedules are issued 2-4 weeks in advance.

Pay: $20.81/hour, plus any applicable shift differentials for working late nights, over nights, and on the weekends.

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.

Qualifications

• 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 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 and Insurance: Short + Long Term
• Service Awards and recognition

Equal Opportunity Statement

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.