Lead Technician – Blood Component Manufacturing

The American National Red Cross; Baltimore, Northern (MD, KY); Hybrid; USD 64,747,000 - 71,635,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental Vision plans

401K with match

Paid time off starting at 15 days

Job summary

The American Red Cross is seeking a Lead Tech in Blood components manufacturing to oversee processing of donor units into transfusable components, including red cells, platelets, and plasma.

You will scan, label, and maintain documentation while ensuring safety and quality across the production line.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum 4 years of related experience in regulatory, laboratory, or manufacturing environment preferred.
• Good computer skills and ability to use lab equipment and software.

Responsibilities

• Meet quality and production goals while maintaining documentation.
• Perform data entry and operate component production software.
• Analyze information from other departments to meet timing.
• Perform complex manufacturing tasks (pooled product, freeze, wash, deglycerolizing, pathogen reduction).
• Communicate effectively with internal customers, vendors, and volunteers.

Skills

Attention to detail

Good communication

Teamwork

Independent work

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Associate degree in applied science

Job description

**Job Description:***WHY CHOOSE US?* Joining The American Red Cross is like nothing else – it’s as much something you feel as something you do. You become a vital part of the world’s largest humanitarian network. Joining a team of welcoming individuals who are exceptional, yet unassuming. Diverse, yet uncompromising in unity. You grow your career within a movement that matters, where success is measured in people helped, communities made whole, and individuals equipped to never stop changing lives and situations for the better.When you choose to be a force for good, you’ll have mentors who empower your growth along a purposeful career path. You align your life’s work with an ongoing mission that’s bigger than all of us. As you care for others, you’re cared for with competitive compensation and benefits. You join a community that respects who you are away from work as much as what you do while at work.**Where Your Career is a Force for Good!***WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW:*As a Lead Tech in Blood components manufacturing, you are responsible for manufacturing and processing blood products after the units have been received from the donors. This will involve scanning in the units of blood, processing the units into transfusable components, (red cells, platelets, and expressing plasma) and leukoreducing red blood cells.As a Red Cross Team member, you will take care of your team members – show up for every shift and give 100% while you’re there. Interact in a positive, proactive, and customer-focused manner with both internal and external customers, demonstrating care and compassion at all times.*WHERE YOUR CAREER IS A FORCE FOR GOOD**Key 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* Assume operational supervisory responsibilities, as well as participating in the training of staff when needed.*The aforementioned responsibilities of the position describe the general nature and level of work and are not an exhaustive list.****Standard Schedule*****:** The schedule is 7am-3:30pm Monday through Friday with rotating weekends. The shift will rotate on the weekends as well.***Pay Information*****:** The pay rate is $23.46 per hour. There is also a weekend premium.*WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED:** High School or equivalent required.* Minimum 4 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*WHAT WILL GIVE YOU THE COMPETITIVE EDGE:** Associate’s degree in an applied science, preferred (or equivalent combination of experience and education)*Physical Requirements*:Frequently lift and/or move objects 10-50lbs unassisted. Frequently required to push carts weighing up to 100 pounds on flat flooring or ramps. Able to withstand temperatures in a typical blood banking environment including refrigerators and freezers. Position may require climbing of step ladders.*BENEFITS FOR YOU:* As a mission-based organization, we believe our team needs great support to do great work. Our comprehensive package includes:* Medical, Dental Vision plans* Health Spending Accounts & Flexible Spending Accounts* PTO: Starting at 15 days a year; based on type of job and tenure* Holidays: 11 paid holidays comprised of six core holidays and five floating holidays* 401K with up to 6% match* Paid Family Leave* Employee Assistance* Disability and Insurance: Short + Long Term* Service Awards and recognition## ## ***Apply now! Joining our team will provide you with the opportunity to***## ***make your career a force for good!****The American Red Cross is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.*