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 handles a high volume of work independently with minimal supervision, ensuring products are manufactured, labeled, stored, and managed in accordance with American Red Cross policies and procedures.

This is a first-shift position scheduled from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., with rotating weekends. Pay is $19.91 per hour, with a $2.00-per-hour weekend premium.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 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.
• Good computer skills.
• Attention to detail and accurate documentation.
• Good 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.
• Ability to work on a team.

Nice To Haves

• 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 when 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 for component production, labeling, storage, and sample tube management; dispose of unacceptable products or samples when necessary.
• Operate, maintain, validate, and perform quality control checks on equipment.
• Maintain accurate electronic and physical inventory locations for products and samples, and ensure adequate required 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: six core holidays and five floating holidays.
• 401(k) with up to 6% match.
• Paid family leave.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• 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