Blood Component Manufacturing Technician

American Red Cross • Peoria, IL

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About The Position

The Blood Component Manufacturing Technician manufactures blood products and samples by processing donated blood units after receipt. Work includes scanning units, producing transfusable components such as red cells and platelets, expressing plasma, and leukoreducing products. The role also involves maintaining production quality and quantity, accurate documentation, inventory, data entry, and product labeling, storage, and sample tube management. Technicians may perform complex procedures including pooled product manufacturing, freezing, washing, deglycerolizing blood products, and pathogen reduction. They interact with internal and external customers and are expected to work positively and compassionately with team members.

This is a full-time third-shift position, Tuesday through Saturday, 12:00 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. The first four weeks are paid training, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with full-time attendance required. Pay is $18.25 per hour, with applicable shift differentials of $3.00 to $5.00 per hour depending on the day of the week.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Good computer skills and ability to use a wide variety of programs and laboratory equipment.
• Attention to detail, accurate documentation, and good decision-making skills.
• Good communication skills and ability to work on a team as well as independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to stand, stretch, stoop, and bend for extended periods; lift, pull, push, and move objects up to 50 pounds; and possibly work in walk-in refrigerators or freezers.
• Ability to wear protective clothing such as lab coats, gloves, and face shields, as required.

Nice To Haves

• At least 2 years of related experience in a regulatory, laboratory, or manufacturing environment, or an equivalent combination of education and related experience; preferred.

Responsibilities

• Meet quality and quantity production goals while prioritizing workload expectations and maintaining accurate documentation.
• Apply good inventory management practices throughout manufacturing and distribution.
• Perform data entry and use computer programs associated with component production, labeling, storage, and sample tube management.
• Analyze visual inspections and information from other departments to make decisions and meet timelines.
• Perform complex manufacturing tasks, including pooled product manufacturing, freezing, washing, or deglycerolizing blood products, and pathogen reduction.
• Communicate effectively with internal customers, vendors, and volunteers.
• Show up for every shift and interact positively and proactively with internal and external customers.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans
• Health Spending Accounts and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid time off starting at 15 days a year, based on job type and tenure
• 11 paid holidays, comprising six core holidays and five floating holidays
• 401(k) with up to 6% match
• Paid family leave
• Employee assistance
• Short- and long-term disability and insurance
• Service awards and recognition

What This Job Offers

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