Blood Product Production Specialist

American Red Cross; Johnstown (Cambria County); On-site; USD 23,419 - 27,552; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision plans

Health Spending Accounts & Flexible

PTO: Starting at 15 days a year

11 paid holidays

401(k) with up to 6% match

Paid Family Leave

Employee Assistance

Disability and Insurance: Short + Long

Job summary

American Red Cross is seeking a manufacturing team member to produce blood components, document processes, and support quality and inventory controls. You’ll work with cell processing and labeling systems, ensuring accuracy and compliance in a fast‑paced setting.

The role requires 2+ years in a regulatory, laboratory, or manufacturing environment, strong computer skills, and effective communication. Weekend and holiday coverage is part of the schedule.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum 2 years of related experience in a regulatory, laboratory, or manufacturing environment.
• Good computer skills and ability to use a wide variety of programs and laboratory equipment with attention to detail, accurate documentation, and sound decision‑making skills.
• Strong communication skills, able to work both in a team and independently with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Meet quality and quantity production goals while prioritizing workload expectations and maintaining accurate documentation.
• Perform good inventory management practices throughout the manufacturing and distribution process.
• Enter data and operate computer programs associated with component production, labeling, storage, and sample tube management.
• Analyze and make decisions based on visual inspection and information from other departments to meet time‑critical requirements.
• 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.
• Maintain flexibility to work a variable schedule that includes weekends and holidays to meet hospital needs.

Skills

Computer skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Decision making

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Laboratory equipment

Job description

American Red Cross is seeking a manufacturing team member to produce blood components, document processes, and support quality and inventory controls. You’ll work with cell processing and labeling systems, ensuring accuracy and compliance in a fast‑paced setting.

The role requires 2+ years in a regulatory, laboratory, or manufacturing environment, strong computer skills, and effective communication. Weekend and holiday coverage is part of the schedule.