Quarantine and Labeling Manufacturing Technician

American Red Cross • Baltimore, MD

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About The Position

The Quarantine and Labeling Technician performs final labeling of blood products, retrieves products for quarantine, and evaluates products for release for patient use. The role works independently with a high volume of work and minimal supervision. The technician manufactures, labels, and stores products in accordance with applicable Red Cross policies and procedures, and helps ensure products and samples are suitable for distribution.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Good computer skills, attention to detail, accurate documentation, and sound decision-making skills.
• Ability to use a wide variety of laboratory or medical equipment.
• Ability to use a personal computer and applicable software for sustained periods.
• Good communication skills and ability to work on a team.
• Ability to regularly use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.
• Ability to frequently lift or move objects weighing 10–50 pounds unassisted.
• Ability to frequently push carts weighing up to 100 pounds on flat flooring or ramps.
• Ability to frequently stand for long periods and walk, stoop, kneel, or crouch.
• Ability to withstand temperatures in a typical blood banking environment, including refrigerators and freezers.

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.
• Associate degree in science.

Responsibilities

• Manufacture, label, and store blood products according to applicable Red Cross policies and procedures.
• Receive and review test results and run labeling programs and processes.
• Irradiate or x-ray blood products for special orders as needed.
• Manage sample tubes and prepare them for shipment; handle exceptions and ensure products are suitable for release to distribution.
• Meet departmental quality and quantity production and distribution goals.
• Prioritize workload to meet production and customer requirements.
• Enter data and operate computer programs associated with component production, labeling, storage, and sample tube management.
• Dispose of unacceptable products or samples when necessary.
• Operate and maintain equipment and perform validation and quality control checks.
• Maintain accurate electronic and physical inventory locations for products and samples and ensure adequate supplies.
• Analyze visual inspections and information from other departments to make decisions that meet time requirements and quality standards.

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, 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