Blood Component Processing Tech — 1st Shift

American Red Cross; North Carolina; On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental plans

HSA/FSA

PTO: starting at 15 days

11 paid holidays

401K match

Paid family leave

Employee assistance

Disability insurance

Service awards

Job summary

American Red Cross is seeking a Manufacturing Technician to process and package blood components in a first shift role. You will scan units, process into transfusable components, and maintain accurate records while working on a collaborative team.

The position requires standing, ability to lift up to 50 pounds, and flexibility to work a schedule that includes weekends and holidays. Competitive hourly pay with a weekend premium is offered along with comprehensive benefits.

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

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

Skills

Good computer skills

Good communication skills

Team player

Education

High School or equivalent

Tools

Laboratory equipment

Job description

American Red Cross is seeking a Manufacturing Technician to process and package blood components in a first shift role. You will scan units, process into transfusable components, and maintain accurate records while working on a collaborative team.

The position requires standing, ability to lift up to 50 pounds, and flexibility to work a schedule that includes weekends and holidays. Competitive hourly pay with a weekend premium is offered along with comprehensive benefits.