Blood Product Processing Technician

American Red Cross; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental Vision plans

PTO starting at 15 days/year

Holiday pay

401K

Employee Assistance

Life/Short + Long Term Disability

Job summary

The American Red Cross is hiring for a blood products manufacturing role in Philadelphia. You will process units, scan, and convert them into transfusable components while ensuring accurate documentation and compliance.

A stable start at $19 per hour with potential shift differentials applies; weekend coverage may be required. Work involves standing, technical tasks, and collaborative teamwork in 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.
• May require flexibility to work a variable schedule that includes weekends & holidays to meet the needs of our hospitals

Skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Communication skills

Good computer skills

Decision making

Organizational skills

Education

High School or equivalent

Job description

The American Red Cross is hiring for a blood products manufacturing role in Philadelphia. You will process units, scan, and convert them into transfusable components while ensuring accurate documentation and compliance.

A stable start at $19 per hour with potential shift differentials applies; weekend coverage may be required. Work involves standing, technical tasks, and collaborative teamwork in a regulated environment.