Blood Component Production Technician

The American National Red Cross; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental Vision plans

PTO 15 days/year+

11 paid holidays

401K with up to 6% match

Job summary

The American Red Cross in Madison, WI, is seeking a Blood Component Manufacturing Technician. The role involves manufacturing blood products and processing units into transfusable components under controlled conditions.

You will handle data entry, labeling, storage and sample management while maintaining documentation. The position requires attention to detail, teamwork, and the ability to work a schedule including weekends.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum 2 years of related experience in a regulatory, laboratory, or manufacturing environment or equivalent combination.
• Good computer skills and 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 ability to stand, lift up to 50 pounds, and work in walk-in refrigerators.

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

Laboratory equipment operation

Attention to detail

Accurate documentation

Decision making

Communication skills

Teamwork

Independent work

Education

High School or equivalent

Tools

Laboratory equipment

Computer software

Job description

The American Red Cross in Madison, WI, is seeking a Blood Component Manufacturing Technician. The role involves manufacturing blood products and processing units into transfusable components under controlled conditions.

You will handle data entry, labeling, storage and sample management while maintaining documentation. The position requires attention to detail, teamwork, and the ability to work a schedule including weekends.