Quarantine and Labeling Technician  - Salt Lake City, UT

Military Spouse Corporate Career Network • Salt Lake City, UT

2d • Onsite

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 technician works independently in a high-volume environment with minimal supervision, manufacturing, labeling, and storing blood products according to Red Cross policies and procedures. The role may also involve irradiating or x-raying blood products for special orders.

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.
• Regular use of hands and arms to finger, handle, or feel, reach, and talk or hear.
• Frequently lift 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.
• 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.
• May irradiate or x-ray blood products for special orders.
• Manage sample tubes and prepare them for shipment; manage exceptions appropriately and ensure products are suitable for release to distribution.
• Meet departmental production and distribution quality and quantity goals.
• Prioritize workload to meet production and customer requirements.
• Perform data entry and operate computer programs related to component production, labeling, storage, and sample tube management.
• Dispose of unacceptable products or samples when necessary.
• Operate, maintain, and perform validation and quality control checks on equipment.
• 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% 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