Blood Component Manufacturing Technician

American Red Cross

Madison (WI)

On-site

USD 25,210 - 29,687

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental Vision plans

Health Spending Accounts

PTO + Holidays

401K with 4% match

Paid Family Leave

Employee Assistance

Disability and Insurance

Job summary

A humanitarian organization in Madison, WI, is seeking a Blood Component Manufacturing Technician to manufacture blood products and ensure quality documentation. Candidates should have a high school diploma and ideally 2 years of experience in a laboratory or manufacturing setting. Excellent communication skills and attention to detail are crucial. This role offers competitive pay with a shift schedule of Tuesday to Saturday from 6:00 PM to 2:30 AM, along with various employee benefits.

Qualifications

Minimum 2 years of related experience in a regulatory, laboratory, or manufacturing environment preferred.
Good computer skills and ability to use a wide variety of programs and laboratory equipment.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

Manufacturing blood products and samples.
Processing blood products and maintaining accurate documentation.
Performing inventory management practices throughout the manufacturing process.

Skills

Good communication skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

High School or equivalent

Tools

Laboratory equipment

Computer programs

Job description

Blood Component Manufacturing Technician- 2nd shift (Union)

WHY CHOOSE US?

As one of the nation's premier humanitarian organizations, the American Red Cross is dedicated to helping people in need throughout the United States and, in association with other Red Cross networks, throughout the world. When you join our team, you have a direct impact on a meaningful mission, and you can help save lives every day. If you share our passion for helping people, join us in this excellent career opportunity. Work where your career is a force for good.

We are committed to the diversity of our workforce and to delivering our programs and services in a culturally competent manner reflecting the communities we serve. Our work environment is collaborative, respectful, and inclusive with a focus on building allyship and a culture of belonging that empowers all team members. Come to learn, grow, and succeed while sharing your passion for making a difference.

The Red Cross supports a variety of cultural and community resource groups for employees and volunteers. From the Ability Network, our Asian American & Pacific Islander Resource Group, the Latino Resource Group, and Red Cross PRIDE, to the Umoja African American Resource Group, our Veterans+ Resource Group, and the Women's Resource Group, these networks provide connections, mentoring and help give voice to important concerns and opinions.

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 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.

Standard Schedule

Tuesday- Saturday, 6:00 pm - 2:30 am

Training

First 4-6 weeks, regular daytime hours ( 8:00 am - 4:30 pm)

Pay Information

For Training: $18.30 per hour

For scheduled Shift:

Tuesday through Friday: $20.05-$20.55/hour
Saturday: $21.05 - $21.55/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.

What Will Give You the Competitive Edge

Previous laboratory 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.

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