Quarantine and Labeling Technician

American Red Cross • St. Louis, MO

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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 technician works independently in a high-volume environment with minimal supervision, following applicable Red Cross policies and procedures. This role supports production and distribution goals by processing test results, managing samples and inventory, operating and checking equipment, and ensuring products are suitable for release. The standard schedule is 3:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. CST, Sunday through Thursday, with rotating holidays.

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.
• Able to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; 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.
• Able 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.

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 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.
• Perform data entry and operate computer programs associated with 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 inventory of required supplies.
• Analyze information from visual inspections and 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