Production Specialist (Tues-Sat 2nd Shift)

Versiti; Milwaukee, Grand Junction (WI, CO); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated individual to join their team in manufacturing vital blood components. In this role, you will prepare quality biological blood products while adhering to stringent regulatory and operational standards. Your attention to detail and problem-solving skills will be essential as you handle various tasks, including the production of Red Blood Cells and Plasma, while ensuring compliance with safety protocols. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to life-saving medical solutions and work within a passionate team dedicated to improving patient outcomes. If you're looking for a fulfilling career in a dynamic environment, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required with less than 1 year of related experience.
• Ability to manage interruptions in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Manufactures Red Blood Cells and Fresh Frozen Plasma.
• Performs leukoreduction and labels products for regulatory compliance.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Problem-Solving Skills

Customer Service

Communication Skills

Data Entry Skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Blood Establishment Computer Systems

Lab Equipment (sealers, centrifuge, water bath, scales)

Job description

Overview

Versiti is a fusion of donors, scientific curiosity, and precision medicine that recognize the gifts of blood and life are precious. We are home to the world-renowned Blood Research Institute, enabling life-saving gifts from our donors and providing the science behind the medicine through our diagnostic laboratories. Versiti brings together outstanding minds with unparalleled experience in transfusion medicine, transplantation, stem cells and cellular therapies, oncology and genomics, diagnostic lab services, and medical and scientific expertise. This combination of skill and knowledge results in improved patient outcomes, higher quality services, and reduced cost of care for hospitals, blood centers, hospital systems, research and educational institutions, and other health care providers. At Versiti, we are passionate about improving the lives of patients and helping our healthcare partners thrive.

Position Summary

Under the direction of the department leadership, prepares quality biological blood components within the prescribed time following regulatory and operational standards as specified in the Standard Operating Procedures and departmental procedures.

Responsibilities

• Manufactures Red Blood Cells (RBCs), Fresh Frozen Plasma, and Recovered Plasma
• Manufactures Neonatal RBCs and sterile docks Pedipaks to Platelet Apheresis
• Performs leukoreduction of Whole Bloods and RBCs
• Manufactures Cryoprecipitate, Pooled Cryoprecipitate, and Cryo Reduced Plasma
• Labels products to meet regulatory and inventory requirements
• Manufactures additional specialty products as needed by customer base
• Follows procedures pertaining to the proper storage of RBCs, platelet products, and frozen products
• Performs and documents equipment function checks and quality control as required
• Maintains a level of productivity that allows the department to achieve production goals
• Works weekend, holiday rotations, and on-call as needed
• Other duties as assigned
• Complies with all policies and standards

Qualifications

Education

• High School Diploma or equivalent required

Experience

• Less than 1 year (1-6 months) related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to read, interpret, and write documents such as operating forms and maintenance instructions required
• Above average attention to detail and problem-solving skills required
• Ability to apply judgment to written or oral instructions required
• Aptitude for computers and data entry skills required
• Ability to manage interruptions in a fast-paced environment required
• Customer service and communication skills required
• Able to organize work to provide productive workflow needed in component manufacturing required
• Flexibility to work independently and with a team required
• Organized, able to prioritize and handle multiple tasks at one time required
• Be able and available to work a flexible working schedule as required based on volume and timing of blood collections required
• Ability to work independently with limited written or oral instruction required
• Understands military time required

Tools and Technology

• General office equipment (computer, printer, fax, copy machine) required
• Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) required
• Software systems (Blood Establishment Computer Systems, Title21) required
• Lab specific equipment, including, but not limited to: sealers, centrifuge, water bath, scales required