Blood Product Labeling Technician – Evening Shift

American Red Cross; Oakland Gardens (CT); On-site; USD 24,796 - 33,062; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare plans

HSA/FSA

PTO

Holidays

401K match

Paid family leave

Employee assistance

Disability insurance

Service awards

Job summary

The American Red Cross is seeking a Quarantine and Labeling Technician to perform final product labeling of all blood products, retrieve products for quarantine, and evaluate products for release for patient use.

As a Red Cross team member, you will interact with customers and colleagues, maintain accurate records, operate lab equipment, manage samples and inventory, and work with diligence to meet quality and turnaround goals.

Qualifications

• High School or equivalent required.
• Minimum 2 years of related experience in a regulatory, laboratory, or manufacturing environment.
• Good computer skills, attention to detail, accurate documentation, and good decision-making.
• Ability to use lab or medical equipment and PC software for sustained periods.
• Good communication and ability to work on a team.

Responsibilities

• Manufacture, label, and store blood products according to applicable policies and procedures.
• Receive and review test results, run labeling program and processes.
• May irradiate/x-ray of blood products for special orders.
• Manage sample tubes and prepare for shipment; ensure products are suitable for release to distribution.
• Meet the quality and quantity production and distribution goals established by the department.
• Prioritize workload to meet production and customer requirements.
• Perform data entry and operate computer programs for production, labeling, storage, and sample tube management; disposition of unacceptable products.
• Operate, maintain and validate quality control checks on equipment.
• Maintain accurate electronic and physical inventory locations for products/samples and ensure adequate supplies.
• Analyze and make decisions based on visual inspection and information from other departments.

Skills

Computer skills

Attention to detail

Documentation

Decision making

Teamwork

Communication

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Lab equipment

Job description

The American Red Cross is seeking a Quarantine and Labeling Technician to perform final product labeling of all blood products, retrieve products for quarantine, and evaluate products for release for patient use.

As a Red Cross team member, you will interact with customers and colleagues, maintain accurate records, operate lab equipment, manage samples and inventory, and work with diligence to meet quality and turnaround goals.