Blood Component Technician - Weekend Differential

americanredcross; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

PTO 15 days

Holidays 11 days

401K match

Family leave

Life & disability

Job summary

American Red Cross is seeking a Blood Component Manufacturing Technician to process and manufacture blood products and components from donor units. You will scan units, split into transfusable components, and perform leukoreduction while upholding safety and quality standards.

You will work as part of a team, meet production goals, and ensure accurate documentation. This role requires flexibility to cover weekend shifts and holidays, with a competitive benefits package included.

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, attention to detail, and ability to document accurately.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work in a team or independently.

Responsibilities

• Meet quality and production goals while maintaining accurate documentation.
• Perform inventory management during manufacturing and distribution.
• Operate computer programs related to component production, labeling, storage and sample management.
• Make decisions based on visual inspection and information from other departments to meet timelines.
• Perform 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.
• Possible inclusion of variable shift schedules including weekends/holidays.

Skills

Good computer skills

Attention to detail

Good communication

Teamwork

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Laboratory equipment

Job description

American Red Cross is seeking a Blood Component Manufacturing Technician to process and manufacture blood products and components from donor units. You will scan units, split into transfusable components, and perform leukoreduction while upholding safety and quality standards.

You will work as part of a team, meet production goals, and ensure accurate documentation. This role requires flexibility to cover weekend shifts and holidays, with a competitive benefits package included.