Blood Product Production Technician

American Red Cross; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 27,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental Vision plans

Health Spending Accounts & Flexible 
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PTO 15 days per year

11 paid holidays

401K with up to 6% match

Paid Family Leave

Employee Assistance

Short + Long Term Disability

Service Awards

Job summary

The American Red Cross is seeking a dedicated team member to manufacture blood products and samples, processing units to transfusable components with careful documentation and quality control. You will handle data entry, labeling, storage, and sample management in a fast-paced, safety-focused environment.

You will work a variable schedule including weekends/holidays, maintaining teamwork and independence as required by shifts. Competitive benefits accompany the role.

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

Good computer skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

High School or equivalent

Job description

The American Red Cross is seeking a dedicated team member to manufacture blood products and samples, processing units to transfusable components with careful documentation and quality control. You will handle data entry, labeling, storage, and sample management in a fast-paced, safety-focused environment.

You will work a variable schedule including weekends/holidays, maintaining teamwork and independence as required by shifts. Competitive benefits accompany the role.