Blood Storage & Distribution Technician - St Paul, MN

VetJobs • Saint Paul, MN

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Blood Storage & Distribution Technician receives, processes, packs, and ships blood products and samples for hospital orders. The technician prioritizes orders according to required dates and times, selects appropriate temperature-regulating materials, and packs products to ensure safe transport. The role includes communicating with hospital clients, volunteers, and vendors, and maintaining product records to preserve traceability.

The technician ensures products and samples meet release requirements and production goals, manages inventory across manufacturing and shipping, and performs data entry and record review. The role requires careful visual inspection, sound decisions based on information from other departments, and identifying, quarantining, and disposing of products that do not meet quality requirements. Hospital deliveries may be assigned. The position is full-time, third shift, scheduled for four 10-hour days, Wednesday through Sunday, from 8:30 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. Required training takes place during the first four weeks, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with full attendance required.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Good computer skills.
• Attention to detail and accurate documentation.
• Good decision-making skills.
• The position may require a valid driver's license.
• Ability to stand, stretch, stoop, and bend for extended periods; lift, pull, push, and move objects 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

• Two years of experience in a regulatory, distribution, or manufacturing environment, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Receive, process, pack, and ship blood products and samples for hospital orders.
• Triage and prioritize orders based on the required date and time.
• Select and use appropriate temperature-regulating materials to pack products for safe transport.
• Communicate with hospital clients, volunteers, and vendors.
• Maintain product records to preserve traceability.
• Ensure products and samples are suitable for release and meet production goals.
• Manage inventory throughout manufacturing and shipping.
• Perform data entry for further manufacturing, labeling, storage, ordering, and shipping; maintain and review accurate physical and electronic manufacturing records.
• Analyze visual inspections and information from other departments to meet time requirements and quality standards.
• Identify and quarantine products or samples that do not meet quality requirements, and dispose of unacceptable products.
• Make hospital deliveries when assigned.
• Attend all required training during the first four weeks.
• 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 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.

What This Job Offers

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