Life-Saving Blood Product Technician

American Red Cross; Johnstown (Cambria County); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental Vision plans

401K with up to 6% match

PTO starting at 15 days/year

Holidays: 11 paid holidays

Job summary

The American Red Cross is seeking a dedicated team member for blood product manufacturing. You will process units, scan and prepare transfusable components, and ensure quality and compliance throughout production.

You will work with a team to meet production milestones, handle data entry, and operate lab software. A flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays, may be required depending on hospital needs.

Qualifications

• High School or equivalent required.
• Minimum 2 years of related experience in a regulatory, laboratory, or manufacturing environment or equivalent.
• Good computer skills and ability to use laboratory equipment and various programs.
• Attention to detail and accurate documentation.
• Good communication skills and ability to work on a team or independently.

Responsibilities

• Meet the quality and quantity production goals, while prioritizing workload expectations and maintaining accurate documentation.
• Perform inventory management throughout 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 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 including weekends and holidays to meet hospital needs.

Skills

High School Diploma

2+ years experience

Computer skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Laboratory equipment

Lab software (computer programs)

Job description

The American Red Cross is seeking a dedicated team member for blood product manufacturing. You will process units, scan and prepare transfusable components, and ensure quality and compliance throughout production.

You will work with a team to meet production milestones, handle data entry, and operate lab software. A flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays, may be required depending on hospital needs.