Blood Component Manufacturing Technician
About The Position
The Blood Component Manufacturing Technician manufactures blood products and samples by processing donated blood units after receipt. Duties include scanning units, processing them into transfusable components such as red cells and platelets, expressing plasma, and leukoreducing. The role requires accurate documentation, inventory management, computer data entry, and use of laboratory equipment and production programs. Technicians work with internal and external customers and are expected to communicate positively and compassionately. The posted schedule is Tuesday through Saturday, 6:00 p.m. to 2:30 a.m. The first four weeks of training are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with full attendance mandatory. The position is unionized. Pay is $19.61 per hour, plus a shift differential of $2.25 to $5.00 per hour.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- 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 and independently with minimal supervision.
- Ability to stand, stretch, stoop, and bend for extended periods; lift, pull, push, and move objects weighing up to 50 pounds; and work in walk-in refrigerators or freezers for periods of time.
- May be required to wear protective clothing such as lab coats, gloves, and face shields.
Nice To Haves
- At least two years of related experience in a regulatory, laboratory, or manufacturing environment, or an equivalent combination of education and related experience; listed as preferred.
Responsibilities
- Meet quality and quantity production goals, prioritize workload expectations, and maintain accurate documentation.
- Manage inventory throughout the manufacturing and distribution process.
- Enter data and operate computer programs associated with component production, labeling, storage, and sample tube management.
- Analyze information from visual inspections and other departments and make decisions to meet time requirements.
- 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.
- Attend assigned shifts and interact positively and in a customer-focused manner 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 per year, based on job type and tenure.
- 11 paid holidays: 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
