Blood Product Manufacturing Technician - Second Shift

americanredcross; Farmington (CT); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision plans

PTO

Holidays

401K with match

Employee assistance

Service awards and recognition

Job summary

The American Red Cross is seeking a team member for blood product manufacturing and processing. The role involves scanning units, producing transfusable components, and leukoreducing, while maintaining accurate documentation.

You will support a shift-based schedule with potential evenings and weekends, require attention to detail, and demonstrate strong teamwork and communication within a regulated environment.

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

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Teamwork

Computer skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

The American Red Cross is seeking a team member for blood product manufacturing and processing. The role involves scanning units, producing transfusable components, and leukoreducing, while maintaining accurate documentation.

You will support a shift-based schedule with potential evenings and weekends, require attention to detail, and demonstrate strong teamwork and communication within a regulated environment.