Specialist Production

Versiti • Milwaukee, WI

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About The Position

Under the direction of department leadership, the Specialist Production prepares quality biological blood components within prescribed time frames and in accordance with regulatory and operational standards, Standard Operating Procedures, and departmental procedures. The role manufactures and processes blood components, labels products to meet regulatory and inventory requirements, follows proper product-storage procedures, and performs and documents equipment checks and quality control. The position also supports production goals and may manufacture additional specialty products as needed by the customer base.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 1–6 months of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience, required.
• Ability to read, interpret, and write documents such as operating forms, operating and maintenance instructions, and department manuals.
• Above-average attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to apply judgment to written or oral instructions.
• Aptitude for computers and data-entry skills.
• Ability to manage interruptions in a fast-paced environment.
• Customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to organize work to provide productive workflow in component manufacturing.
• Flexibility to work independently and with a team.
• Ability to organize, prioritize, and handle multiple tasks at once.
• Availability to work a flexible schedule as required based on volume and timing of blood collections.
• Ability to work independently with limited written or oral instruction.
• Understanding of military time.
• Ability to use general office equipment, including a computer, printer, fax, and copy machine.
• Ability to use Microsoft Suite applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Ability to use software systems, including Blood Establishment Computer Systems and Title21.
• Ability to use lab-specific equipment, including sealers, centrifuges, water baths, and scales.

Responsibilities

• Manufacture Red Blood Cells (RBCs), Fresh Frozen Plasma, and Recovered Plasma.
• Manufacture Neonatal RBCs.
• Sterile dock Pedipaks to Platelet Apheresis and Neonatal RBCs.
• Perform leukoreduction of Whole Bloods and RBCs.
• Manufacture Cryoprecipitate, Pooled Cryoprecipitate, and Cryo Reduced Plasma.
• Label products to meet regulatory and inventory requirements.
• Manufacture additional specialty products as needed by the customer base.
• Follow procedures for proper storage of RBCs, platelet products, and frozen products.
• Perform and document equipment function checks and quality control as required.
• Maintain productivity that allows the department to achieve production goals.
• Work weekend and holiday rotations and on-call as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Comply with all policies and standards.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans for eligible full-time regular employees.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Short- and long-term disability insurance.
• Life insurance.
• 401(k) match of 7% dollar for dollar.
• Voluntary programs.
• Discount programs.

What This Job Offers

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