Production Technician-Blood Processing

The Blood Connection; Piedmont (SC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

24 Days PTO

Bonuses

Tuition Reimbursement

401k Retirement Plan

Health Insurance

FSA

Disability (short/long-term)

EAP

Life Insurance

Job summary

The Blood Connection in Piedmont, SC, seeks a dedicated professional to manufacture blood components in a compliant, safe manner and to support distribution processes across shifts. This role requires careful adherence to FDA and AABB guidelines and precise data entry.

You will perform unit processing, label products, and maintain QC on equipment while keeping a clean work area and contributing to on-call duties. Team collaboration and accurate documentation are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read, understand, and follow written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to work in a heavily regulated FDA environment and follow SOPs.
• Strong communication and teamwork in a diverse environment.

Responsibilities

• Manufacture blood components from whole blood safely and timely.
• Perform modification procedures of blood products.
• Enter data for manufactured or modified products.
• Conduct routine QC on equipment and document results.
• Label products accurately and maintain clean work areas.

Skills

Read and follow instructions

Attention to detail

Effective communication

Team collaboration

Diversity in environment

On-call duties willingness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Shifts Available:

• Monday - Thursday, 10:00pm to 8:30am
• Friday - Sunday, 8:00pm to 8:30am
• Friday - Sunday, 1:00pm to 1:30am
• Monday-Thursday 8:00am-6:30pm
• Friday-Sunday 7:00am-7:30pm

Shift Differentials:

• Extra $1.50/hr. on Monday - Friday after 7:00pm
• Extra $2.00/hr. on Saturday/Sunday (7:00am to 7:00pm)
• Extra $3.50/hr. on Saturday/Sunday (7:00pm to 7:00am)

• 24 Days PTO! - Use it, Cash it, Roll it over
• Potential Company Bonuses
• Tuition Reimbursement
• 401kRetirement Plan
• Health Insurance (Medical, Vision, and Dental)
• Healthcare and Dependent Care FSA
• Short and Long-Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Basic Life Insurance

Position Overview

• Responsible for the safe and effective manufacturing of blood and blood components and all aspects of the distribution process in accordance with AABB and FDA guidelines.

Essential Functions

Component Manufacturing Tasks

• Performs the manufacture of blood components from units of whole blood in a safe and timely manner
• Performs modification procedures of blood products as needed
• Performs computer entry of all manufactured or modified blood products
• Performs daily, monthly, quarterly control (and other QC as applicable) on all equipment used in the manufacturing process
• Performs product labeling

General Work Practices

• Maintains a clean and orderly work area
• Performs on call duties as assigned
• Produces accurate, precise, and legible documentation at each level of the manufacturing and distribution process
• Performs duties with minimal errors
• Performs other duties as assigned or required

Team Leader Responsibilities (If Applicable)

Documents and Record Management

• Assures procedures and forms are uniform and adhere to the organization’s document control directives
• Complies with the organization’s document control directive in terms of uniformity of design and layout; document approval and use; avoidance of antiquated documents; archiving of replaced documents; and document storage, retention and retrieval
• Assures records are generated according to instructions in related procedures, and those applicable regulatory requirements and accreditation standards are met in terms of record review, retention and storage

Administrative Tasks

• Assists with supervising, coaching, and training of assigned staff
• Provides input regarding staff performance and evaluations
• Directs workflow of component processing and assures communication between shifts
• Assures completion of duties by staff members
• Assists in procedure development and implementation
• Assists in reviewing records
• Assists in maintaining appropriate levels of supplies and materials needed for component manufacturing

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• Ability to read, understand, and follow written and verbal instructions
• Abilityto follow SOP in a heavily FDA regulated environment
• Ability to communicate effectively, tactfully, and courteously to patrons, donors, sponsors, and co-workers
• Ability to work with all levels and in a diverse work environment
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, management, and peers

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Lifting and/or pulling/pushing up to 50 pounds
• Standing or walking for an extended period
• Bending and twisting

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