Blood Component Tech - Night Shift Benefits

The American National Red Cross; Town of Henrietta (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental Vision plans

401K with match

Paid PTO and holidays

Paid Family Leave

Employee Assistance

Job summary

The American Red Cross in New York’s Town of Henrietta area is seeking a Manufacturing Associate to process blood products and prepare transfusable components. You will handle unit scanning, component processing (red cells, platelets, plasma) and leukoreduction, working with care and compassion in a team-focused environment.

You will meet quality and production goals, maintain precise documentation, and perform data entry and inventory management.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum 2 years of related experience in a regulatory, laboratory, or manufacturing environment or equivalent.
• 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.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work in a team or independently.

Responsibilities

• Meet quality and production goals while maintaining accurate documentation.
• Perform inventory management throughout manufacturing and distribution processes.
• Perform data entry and operate computer programs related to component production, labeling, storage, and sample tube management.
• Analyze and make decisions based on visual inspection and information from other departments to meet deadlines.
• Conduct complex manufacturing tasks such as pooled product manufacturing, freezing, washing, or deglycerolizing of blood products, and pathogen reduction.
• Communicate effectively with internal customers, vendors, and volunteers; may require weekend and holiday shifts to meet hospital needs.

Job description

The American Red Cross in New York’s Town of Henrietta area is seeking a Manufacturing Associate to process blood products and prepare transfusable components. You will handle unit scanning, component processing (red cells, platelets, plasma) and leukoreduction, working with care and compassion in a team-focused environment.

You will meet quality and production goals, maintain precise documentation, and perform data entry and inventory management.