Donor Care Process & Equipment Specialist

Vitalant; Montvale, Northern (NJ, KY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K + match

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Disability insurance

Job summary

Vitalant is seeking an Equipment Specialist in Montvale, NJ to manage production equipment lifecycle, including ordering, installation, validation, and maintaining CMMS records. This role supports a mission-driven nonprofit and requires attention to detail and independent work habits.

You will ensure compliance with SOPs, assist cross-functional teams, and uphold data integrity while delivering reliable equipment performance for critical blood services operations.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Two or four year technical degree preferred.
• Training skills with experience preferred.
• Three years of relevant work experience required.
• Three years equipment validation and maintenance experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for all processes related to production equipment.
• Perform equipment ordering, installation, validation, and qualification to ensure compliance with SOPs and equipment manuals.
• Maintain accurate records related to equipment management program (CMMS).

Skills

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Independent work

English proficiency

Confidentiality

Quality focus

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Two or four year technical degree preferred

Tools

CMMS

Job description

At Vitalant, the impact you make doing work that is purposeful, meaningful, and worthwhile is vital. As a member of our non‑profit organization, you can be impact‑inspired to provide vital clinical services to communities nationwide, vital products to those in need of a donor's generosity, or vital scientific research that advances blood safety worldwide.

Compensation Considerations

This position is seated in NJ responsible for error corrections and equipment maintenance, repair and use of equipment. Performs preventative maintenance of equipment, assists counterparts in other regions as needed. Generates reports in QMS, Performs all assigned duties in compliance with SOPs. Candidate must possess good written and verbal communication skills, have the ability to work independently.

Job Description

Vitalant is seeking an Equipment Specialist dedicated to making a positive difference. If you are detailed oriented and impact‑inspired to help others, you’ll experience a career built on purpose, an organization created to care, and a team committed to lead – together. Your impact as an Equipment Specialist is vital. You will support Vitalant’s life‑saving mission by being responsible for all processes related to production equipment.

What to Expect

Salary: $22.89 to $29.63 hourly Salary is commensurate with a candidate's experience, qualifications, skills, and geographic location. Schedule: Monday- Friday 8-4:30 pm

Our comprehensive total rewards support you, your family, and your future with:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401K + 5% company match
• Tuition assistance up to $5k per year
• Free basic life and AD&D insurance
• Free short-and-long-term disability insurance
• Paid time off
• Employee Resource Groups
• Recognition and perks

As an Equipment Specialist, you’ll get to:

• Responsible for all processes related to production equipment.
• Perform equipment ordering, installation, validation, and qualification to ensure compliance with applicable standard operation procedures and/or equipment operator manuals.
• Responsible for maintaining accurate records related to equipment management program (CMMS).

REQUIREMENTS

Knowledge or Education:

• High School Diploma or GED required
• A two or four year technical degree preferred
• Training skills with experience preferred
• Three years of relevant work experience required
• Three years equipment validation and maintenance experience preferred

Skills/Abilities Must possess the skills and abilities to successfully perform all assigned duties and responsibilities. Must be able to maintain confidentiality. Quality focus and attention to detail. Ability to problem‑solve. Ability to work independently. Create and maintain a safe and effective work environment. Equipment testing, calibration, maintenance and process improvement. Language skills must include the ability to read, write, speak English effectively and follow oral and written instructions consistent with policies and procedure, SOPs or other requirements. Must be able to interpret information, instructor explain. Ability to communicate clearly and have the skills necessary to provide excellent services to internal and external customers.

#CSRAD Location: 102 Chestnut Ridge Road Suite 120 Montvale, NJ 07645

Job Category: Phlebotomy Services

Contact Information: [e-mail]

Vitalant is one of the nation's largest nonprofit blood and biotherapies healthcare organizations, providing hospitals and patients across the U.S. a safe blood supply, specialized laboratory services, transfusion medicine expertise and world‑renowned reserach.

Vitalant provides blood and special services to patients in more than 900 hospitals across the U.S. and host approximately 60,000 blood drives annually.

Vitalant is an equal employment/affirmative action employer.

If you need accommodation for any part of the employment process because of a medical condition or disability, please send us an email to [e-mail] to let us know the nature of your request.