Blood Components Technician — Save Lives (Evenings/Weekends)

LifeSouth Community Blood Centers, Inc.; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 45,130,000 - 49,668,000; Part time

Job summary

LifeSouth Community Blood Centers, Inc. in Gainesville, FL is seeking a Components Production Technician to handle and process blood components in a highly regulated setting, ensuring safe transfusion products.

You will contribute to inventory integrity and data documentation while adhering to strict quality standards. The role requires lifting up to 50 pounds, working evenings and rotating weekends/holidays, and prior lab experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Able to work in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
• Willing to work evenings, weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Prepare blood and blood products.
• Perform the lab audit process including quarantine, release and disposal based on disease testing results.
• Filter blood using dockable filters to provide leuko-reduced products.
• Perform general maintenance and cleaning of instruments and department.
• Data processing and input.
• Label and quarantine/discard products as necessary.

Skills

Manual dexterity

Effective communication

Mathematical ability

Follow instructions

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

LifeSouth Community Blood Centers, Inc. in Gainesville, FL is seeking a Components Production Technician to handle and process blood components in a highly regulated setting, ensuring safe transfusion products.

You will contribute to inventory integrity and data documentation while adhering to strict quality standards. The role requires lifting up to 50 pounds, working evenings and rotating weekends/holidays, and prior lab experience is preferred.