Biologics Assistant (Distribution) - $19.50

OneBlood • Jacksonville, FL

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About The Position

Performs tasks related to the distribution of whole blood and blood components in compliance with OneBlood standard operating procedures. The role may also include duties in other Biologics functions, including manufacturing and transportation of blood, blood products, and specimens.

This is a full-time position scheduled from 2:00 PM to 10:30 PM, Friday through Tuesday, with schedule flexibility required. Candidates must be available for 2–3 weeks of training, Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. Training may take place in Orlando, St. Petersburg, or Jacksonville. Depending on hours worked, positions may include a shift and weekend differential of $1.50–$4.50 per hour.

The work involves moderately physically demanding tasks for extended periods, including standing and moving moderately heavy objects and materials weighing up to 50 pounds. Work may take place indoors and/or outdoors, with possible exposure to inclement weather, atmospheric elements, pathogenic substances, blood-borne pathogens, and freezers at temperatures as low as -30°F/-35°C. The usual noise level is moderate.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Proficient computer skills, including basic knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to organize work for timely completion and multitask while maintaining the safety of blood components.
• Ability to follow complex oral and written instructions.
• Ability to speak, write, read, and understand English.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective, cooperative working relationships with customers and others encountered in the course of work.
• Skill in operating office equipment and technology.
• Ability to report to work during a disaster, public health emergency, or other catastrophic event.
• Current and valid driver’s license in good standing may be required.
• Ability to perform extended periods of standing, lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling moderately heavy objects and materials weighing up to 50 pounds; moving objects of significant weight requires another person and/or proper techniques and moving equipment.
• Ability to perform tasks that may involve climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling.
• Availability to work the stated Friday-through-Tuesday schedule, with schedule flexibility, and attend the specified weekday training schedule.

Nice To Haves

• Prior customer service experience.
• Prior laboratory experience.
• Prior blood bank manufacturing experience.
• Prior logistics experience.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the suitability and accurate labeling of products for release and distribution.
• Enter data related to component production, labeling, storage, and shipping, ensuring accurate and complete manufacturing records.
• Manufacture, store, and distribute blood and blood products.
• Operate, maintain, and perform quality control checks on equipment.
• Quarantine and dispose of unacceptable products and/or samples, and perform quality control on blood products.
• Ensure an adequate inventory of required supplies.
• Provide customer service to internal and external customers and vendors.
• Operate a OneBlood courier vehicle when applicable.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED