Biologics Assistant (Distribution) - $19.50
About The Position
The Biologics Assistant performs distribution duties for the management of whole blood and blood components in compliance with OneBlood standard operating procedures. The role may also include tasks related to other Biologics functions, including manufacturing and transportation of blood, blood products, and specimens. This is a full-time overnight position working 11:00 PM–7:30 AM, Friday through Tuesday, with schedule flexibility required. Training is conducted at the Ft. Lauderdale location, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM, for approximately two to three weeks. Depending on when hours are worked, the position may include a shift and weekend differential of $1.50–$4.50 per hour. Work includes checking products for suitability and accurate labeling, entering production and shipping data, manufacturing and distributing blood products, operating and checking equipment, handling product quarantine and disposition, maintaining supplies, and providing customer service. The position may require operation of a OneBlood courier vehicle. The work can involve standing and handling moderately heavy objects up to 50 pounds, and may expose the employee to inclement weather, pathogenic substances, blood-borne pathogens, and below-freezing freezers.
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 contacted 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 moderately physically demanding work for extended periods, including standing, lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling objects up to 50 pounds; tasks involving objects of significant weight require assistance and/or proper techniques and moving equipment.
- May need to climb, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
- Ability to work in environments with potential exposure to inclement weather, atmospheric elements, pathogenic substances, blood-borne pathogens, and freezers at temperatures below -30°F/-35°C.
Nice To Haves
- Prior customer service experience.
- Prior laboratory experience.
- Prior blood bank manufacturing experience.
- Prior logistics experience.
Responsibilities
- Ensure suitability and accurate labeling of products for release and distribution.
- Enter data related to component production, labeling, storage, and shipping, maintaining 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 adequate inventory of required supplies.
- Provide customer service to internal and external customers and vendors.
- Operate a OneBlood courier vehicle when applicable.
Benefits
- Potential shift and weekend differential of $1.50–$4.50 per hour, depending on when hours are worked.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
