Blood Component Production Technician (2nd Shift)

American Red Cross; Farmington (CT); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

PTO + Holidays

401K with 4% match

Employee Assistance

Job summary

American Red Cross is seeking candidates for a blood product manufacturing role on the 2nd shift. The position involves processing blood components, labeling, storage, and ensuring quality documentation.

Requires high school diploma and at least 2 years in a regulatory, laboratory, or manufacturing environment. Applicants should be detail-oriented, proficient with computer programs, and capable of teamwork with minimal supervision.

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.

Skills

Good computer skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Decision making

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

American Red Cross is seeking candidates for a blood product manufacturing role on the 2nd shift. The position involves processing blood components, labeling, storage, and ensuring quality documentation.

Requires high school diploma and at least 2 years in a regulatory, laboratory, or manufacturing environment. Applicants should be detail-oriented, proficient with computer programs, and capable of teamwork with minimal supervision.