American Red Cross
Blood Component Manufacturing Technician
American Red Cross, Baltimore, Maryland, United States, 21276
Overview
Blood Component Manufacturing Technician role at American Red Cross
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What You Need To Know In this role, you will be manufacturing blood products and samples. You will be processing blood products after the units have been received from the donors. This will involve scanning in the units of blood, processing the units into transfusable components (red cells, platelets, and expressing plasma) and leukoreducing.
As a Red Cross Team member, you will take care of your team members – show up for every shift and give 100% while you’re there. Interact in a positive, proactive, and customer-focused manner with both internal and external customers, demonstrating care and compassion at all times.
Key Responsibilities
Meet the quality and quantity production goals, while prioritizing workload expectations and maintaining accurate documentation
Perform good inventory management practices throughout the manufacturing and distribution process.
Perform data entry and operate the computer programs associated with component production, labeling, storage, and sample tube management.
Analyze and make decisions based on visual inspection and information provided from other departments to meet time.
Perform complex manufacturing tasks such as pooled product manufacturing, freeze, wash, or deglycerolizing of blood products, and pathogen reduction.
Communicate effectively with internal customers, vendors, and volunteers.
May require flexibility to work a variable schedule that includes weekends & holidays to meet the needs of our hospitals
Standard Schedule 8pm-4:30am Tuesday-Saturday
Pay Information $19.52 per hour. There is a shift differential from 8pm-11pm of $2.25 per hour and 11pm-4:30am of $3.00 per hour.
What You Need To Succeed
High School or equivalent required.
Minimum 2 years of related experience in a regulatory, laboratory, or manufacturing environment or equivalent combination of education and related experience preferred.
Good computer skills, ability to use a wide variety of programs and laboratory equipment, attention to detail, accurate documentation, and good decision-making skills.
Good communication skills, with the ability to work on a team, as well as independently with minimal supervision
Physical Requirements Requires standing, stretching, stooping and bending for extended time periods. Lift, pull, push and move objects of up to 50 pounds. May work in walk-in refrigerator/freezers for periods of time. May be required to wear protective clothing such as lab coats, gloves, face shields, etc.
Benefits For You
Medical, Dental Vision plans
Health Spending Accounts & Flexible Spending Accounts
PTO: Starting at 15 days a year; based on type of job and tenure
Holidays: 11 paid holidays comprised of six core holidays and five floating holidays
401K with up to 6% match
Paid Family Leave
Employee Assistance
Disability and Insurance: Short + Long Term
Service Awards and recognition
The American Red Cross is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Interested in Volunteering? Visit redcross.org/volunteertoday to learn more.
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Join to apply for the Blood Component Manufacturing Technician role at American Red Cross
Please use Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox when accessing Candidate Home.
What You Need To Know In this role, you will be manufacturing blood products and samples. You will be processing blood products after the units have been received from the donors. This will involve scanning in the units of blood, processing the units into transfusable components (red cells, platelets, and expressing plasma) and leukoreducing.
As a Red Cross Team member, you will take care of your team members – show up for every shift and give 100% while you’re there. Interact in a positive, proactive, and customer-focused manner with both internal and external customers, demonstrating care and compassion at all times.
Key Responsibilities
Meet the quality and quantity production goals, while prioritizing workload expectations and maintaining accurate documentation
Perform good inventory management practices throughout the manufacturing and distribution process.
Perform data entry and operate the computer programs associated with component production, labeling, storage, and sample tube management.
Analyze and make decisions based on visual inspection and information provided from other departments to meet time.
Perform complex manufacturing tasks such as pooled product manufacturing, freeze, wash, or deglycerolizing of blood products, and pathogen reduction.
Communicate effectively with internal customers, vendors, and volunteers.
May require flexibility to work a variable schedule that includes weekends & holidays to meet the needs of our hospitals
Standard Schedule 8pm-4:30am Tuesday-Saturday
Pay Information $19.52 per hour. There is a shift differential from 8pm-11pm of $2.25 per hour and 11pm-4:30am of $3.00 per hour.
What You Need To Succeed
High School or equivalent required.
Minimum 2 years of related experience in a regulatory, laboratory, or manufacturing environment or equivalent combination of education and related experience preferred.
Good computer skills, ability to use a wide variety of programs and laboratory equipment, attention to detail, accurate documentation, and good decision-making skills.
Good communication skills, with the ability to work on a team, as well as independently with minimal supervision
Physical Requirements Requires standing, stretching, stooping and bending for extended time periods. Lift, pull, push and move objects of up to 50 pounds. May work in walk-in refrigerator/freezers for periods of time. May be required to wear protective clothing such as lab coats, gloves, face shields, etc.
Benefits For You
Medical, Dental Vision plans
Health Spending Accounts & Flexible Spending Accounts
PTO: Starting at 15 days a year; based on type of job and tenure
Holidays: 11 paid holidays comprised of six core holidays and five floating holidays
401K with up to 6% match
Paid Family Leave
Employee Assistance
Disability and Insurance: Short + Long Term
Service Awards and recognition
The American Red Cross is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Interested in Volunteering? Visit redcross.org/volunteertoday to learn more.
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