Quarantine and Labeling Technician

American Red Cross • Salt Lake, UT

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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 in a high-volume environment with minimal supervision, following applicable Red Cross policies and procedures. The technician operates associated computer programs and equipment, maintains inventory and records, and helps ensure product quality and readiness for distribution.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Good computer skills, attention to detail, accurate documentation, and 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 and ability to work on a team.
• Able to withstand temperatures in a typical blood banking environment, including refrigerators and freezers.
• Regular use of hands and fingers to handle or feel objects, reaching with hands and arms, and talking or hearing.
• Frequently lift and/or move objects weighing 10–50 pounds unassisted.
• Frequently push carts weighing up to 100 pounds on flat flooring or ramps.
• Frequently stand for long periods and walk, stoop, kneel, or crouch.

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; preferred.
• 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.
• May irradiate or X-ray blood products for special orders.
• Manage sample tubes and prepare them for shipment; handle exceptions and ensure products are suitable for release to distribution.
• Meet departmental quality, 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 equipment validation and quality-control checks.
• Maintain accurate electronic and physical inventory locations for products and samples, and ensure adequate supplies.
• Analyze and make decisions based on visual inspection and information from other departments to 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% employer match.
• Paid family leave.
• Employee assistance.
• Short- and long-term disability and insurance.
• Service awards and recognition.
• Competitive compensation.

What This Job Offers

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