Component Tech-Weekends Only

msblood; Flowood (MS); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Mississippi Blood Services is seeking a detail-oriented Laboratory Technician to support blood component processing. The role involves labeling, organizing, and preparing products, performing daily QC, and entering data into the computer system with accuracy.

The position is part-time (11:00 AM–7:30 PM) with rotating weekends, offering competitive pay, strong benefits, and opportunities to contribute to life-saving missions in Flowood, MS.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; 1–3 months related experience preferred; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Stable work history.
• Reach up to 25 pounds frequently and up to 50 pounds occasionally.
• Organizational skills to maintain productive workflow.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work effectively with others toward a common goal.
• Flexibility to meet patient needs in schedule.

Responsibilities

• Balance and load products for centrifuge and adjust settings according to production needs.
• Follow procedures for extraction of blood components to ensure quality.
• Label, organize, and store all components produced with accuracy.
• Perform daily computer entry of every product with accuracy.
• Conduct shipping of salvaged plasma to vendors.
• Prepare special blood components as required.
• Complete work from the prior shift within approved limits.
• Perform quality control on blood products as required.
• Maintain attendance and be flexible for overtime or other shifts.
• Daily QC of the component lab: temperature, RPMs, and equipment checks.
• Attend meetings and participate in ongoing education.

Skills

Organizational skills

Independent work

Team collaboration

Flexibility

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Duties:

• Must be detail-oriented and organized with all paperwork.
• Balance and load products intended for separation into centrifuge accurately, adjusting setting according to production intentions.
• Follow procedures for extraction of the various blood components produced, ensuring the highest possible quality.
• Organize, apply standard product labels and store all components produced with complete accuracy.
• Organize, identify and perform computer entry of every product on a daily basis with complete accuracy.
• Perform all aspects of shipping salvage plasma to commercial vendors.
• Perform procedures for preparation of special blood components.
• Responsible for the completion of work from previous shift (within approved limitations).
• Perform product Quality Product Control on blood and blood products as required.
• Maintain regular attendance on regularly assigned shift. Maintain flexibility and availability to work overtime and cover other shifts as needed.
• Responsible for the daily QC of the component lab to include Temperature Checks, RPMs and Deceleration Checks, Weld Integrity Checks, Red Blood Cell Recovery, Equipment Preventative Maintenance, and Equipment Calibration.
• Maintain regular attendance on regularly assigned shift. Maintain flexibility and availability to work and cover other shifts as needed.
• Perform other tasks assigned by laboratory management.
• Attend any meetings deemed necessary by laboratory management.
• Participate in continuing education as deemed necessary by laboratory management.
• Maintain minimum score of 100% on competency testing.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); one to three months related experience and/or training preferred; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Stable work history
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift/move up to 50 pounds.
• Organizational skills to provide a productive work flow.
• Ability to work independently and with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work effectively with others toward a common goal.
• Ability to meet flexible working schedule, as required to meet patient needs.

HOURS:

PART-TIME: 11AM-7:30PM ROTATING WEEKENDS

We offer competitive salaries determined by education/experience, outstanding benefits, and a congenial work environment. We're committed to continual improvement.

It's a great time to join us in our life saving mission - you'll be glad you did!

Mississippi Blood Services is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation or gender identity.

EOE/M/F/Disabled/Vet

Drug Free Workplace

Pre-employment drug testing required