Quarantine and Labeling Technician

American Red Cross • Maryland Heights, 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 role works independently in a high-volume environment with minimal supervision, helping ensure blood products are manufactured, labeled, stored, and made available for distribution in accordance with Red Cross policies and procedures.

The position involves reviewing test results, operating labeling and production systems, managing samples and inventory, performing quality checks, and making decisions based on visual inspections and information from other departments. The standard schedule is Tuesday through Saturday, 5:00 p.m. to 1:30 a.m., with rotating holidays. Pay is $19.50–$20.00 depending on experience, plus a shift differential.

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; stated as preferred.
• Good computer skills.
• Attention to detail and accurate documentation.
• Good decision-making and communication skills.
• Ability to work on a team.
• Ability to use a wide variety of laboratory or medical equipment.
• Ability to use a personal computer and applicable software for sustained periods.

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 appropriately 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, maintain, and perform validation and quality-control checks on equipment.
• Maintain accurate electronic and physical inventory locations for products and samples, and ensure required supplies are adequately stocked.
• Analyze information and make decisions based on visual inspections and information provided by 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