Production Technician-Blood Processing

The Blood Connection, Incorporated; Piedmont, Northern (SC, KY); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401k Retirement Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

24 Days PTO

Short and Long-Term Disability

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Basic Life Insurance

Job summary

The Blood Connection in Piedmont, SC is seeking a Manufacturing Technician to ensure safe, compliant production of blood components and accurate distribution in line with FDA guidelines.

You will manufacture units from whole blood, perform modifications as needed, enter data, run equipment QC, label products, and maintain clean work areas. The role requires meticulous documentation, on-call flexibility, and teamwork in a regulated environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Ability to read, understand, and follow written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to follow SOP in a regulated environment.
• Excellent communication, tact, and courtesy to patrons and coworkers.
• Ability to work with all levels in a diverse environment.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.

Responsibilities

• Manufacture blood components from whole blood safely and timely.
• Modify procedures of blood products as needed.
• Enter data for manufactured or modified products into the computer.
• Perform routine QC on equipment used in manufacturing.
• Label products accurately.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Adaptability

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Description

Posted Thursday, September 3, 2026 at 4:00 AM

At The Blood Connection, every role plays a part in saving lives. Join our team and help make an impact in your community today!

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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