Blood Component Manufacturing Technician- 1st shift

American Red Cross; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization where you can make a meaningful impact as a Blood Component Manufacturing Technician. In this full-time role, you'll be part of a dedicated team, responsible for manufacturing blood products and ensuring quality through meticulous processing. Enjoy a supportive environment with competitive pay, benefits, and opportunities for personal and professional growth. Your contributions will help save lives and support communities, making this position both rewarding and essential. If you're ready to be part of a humanitarian mission, apply now to embark on a fulfilling career journey.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

PTO starting at 15 days/year

11 paid holidays

401K with up to 6% match

Paid Family Leave

Employee Assistance

Disability Insurance

Service Awards

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of related experience preferred.
• Good computer skills and attention to detail are essential.

Responsibilities

• Manufacture blood products and process units received from donors.
• Meet production goals with accurate documentation.
• Perform complex manufacturing tasks and communicate effectively.

Skills

Attention to detail

Effective communication

Computer skills

Decision-making

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Computer programs

Job description

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Join the American Red Cross and touch millions of lives every year. Experience the greatness of the human spirit and be part of the world's largest humanitarian network.

Job Description:

Blood Component Manufacturing Technician (Union)

Joining the American Red Cross means becoming a vital part of a global humanitarian movement. You will work with welcoming, diverse, and dedicated individuals, growing your career in a meaningful environment where success is measured by lives helped and communities supported.

As a team member, you will be mentored and supported in your growth, with competitive compensation and benefits, within a community that values both your professional and personal well-being.

What You Need to Know:

You will manufacture blood products, process units received from donors, scan blood units, and process them into transfusable components like red cells, platelets, and plasma, including leukoreducing.

Teamwork, punctuality, and a positive, customer-focused attitude are essential. You will interact with internal and external customers with care and compassion.

Responsibilities:

• Meet production goals with accurate documentation.
• Manage inventory effectively.
• Perform data entry and operate related computer programs.
• Analyze and make decisions based on visual inspections and departmental information.
• Perform complex manufacturing tasks such as pooled product manufacturing, freezing, washing, or deglycerolizing blood products, and pathogen reduction.
• Communicate effectively with colleagues, vendors, and volunteers.
• Flexibility to work weekends and holidays as needed.

Schedule:

Full Time; Tuesday-Saturday, 6:00 am - 2:30 pm. Training for 4-6 weeks during daytime hours, paid at the standard rate.

Pay:

$19.23/hour plus shift differential for weekend hours, with an additional $2.00/hour for Saturday.

Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 2 years of related experience preferred.
• Good computer skills, attention to detail, and decision-making abilities.
• Effective communication skills and ability to work independently or in a team.

Physical Requirements:

Standing, stretching, stooping, bending, lifting up to 50 pounds, working in refrigerated environments, and wearing protective clothing.

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• PTO starting at 15 days/year
• 11 paid holidays
• 401K with up to 6% match
• Paid Family Leave, Employee Assistance, Disability Insurance, Service Awards

Apply now to make your career a force for good!

The American Red Cross is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to protected characteristics.

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered per applicable laws.

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