3rd Shift Blood Component and Manufacturing Technician

Manufacture blood products and samples by processing blood units into transfusable components, performing complex manufacturing tasks, and maintaining accurate documentation. Interact positively with internal and external customers while meeting production goals and inventory management standards.

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: Full Time - Monday - Friday 10:30PM - 7:00AM (overnight).
• Must be able to train on first shift (Monday - Friday) for approximately 4-6 weeks.

Requirements

• 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.

Skills

• Blood Component Manufacturing
• Laboratory Equipment Operation
• Regulatory Compliance
• Production Documentation
• Inventory Management
• Computer Skills
• Quality Control
• Sample Processing
• Decision Making
• Team Collaboration

Languages

English