Blood Component Production Specialist

American Red Cross; Dedham (MA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental Vision plans

Health Spending Accounts and Flexible

PTO: Starting at 15 days a year

Holidays: 11 paid holidays

401K with up to 6% match

Paid Family Leave

Employee Assistance

Disability and Insurance: Short + Long

Service Awards and recognition

Job summary

The American Red Cross is seeking a Blood Component Manufacturing Technician (Union) to manufacture blood products and components, including red cells, platelets, and plasma, in a fast-paced environment.

This on-site role requires a high school diploma and 2+ years in regulatory, laboratory, or manufacturing settings; excellent computer skills and meticulous documentation are essential. Typical hours are 6:00 am–2:30 pm, Monday through Friday, with weekend/holiday coverage as needed.

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

Computer skills

Lab equipment

Attention to detail

Documentation

Decision making

Communication

Teamwork

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Laboratory equipment

Job description

The American Red Cross is seeking a Blood Component Manufacturing Technician (Union) to manufacture blood products and components, including red cells, platelets, and plasma, in a fast-paced environment.

This on-site role requires a high school diploma and 2+ years in regulatory, laboratory, or manufacturing settings; excellent computer skills and meticulous documentation are essential. Typical hours are 6:00 am–2:30 pm, Monday through Friday, with weekend/holiday coverage as needed.