Lead Technician, Blood Component Manufacturing - Military Veterans

As one of the nation’s premier humanitarian organizations, the American Red Cross is dedicated to helping people in need throughout the United States and, in association with other Red Cross networks, throughout the world. When you join our team, you have a direct impact on a meaningful mission, and you can help save lives every day. If you share our passion for helping people, join us in this excellent career opportunity. Work where your career is a force for good. 

We are committed to the diversity of our workforce and to delivering our programs and services in a culturally competent manner reflecting the communities we serve.  Our work environment is collaborative, respectful, and inclusive with a focus on building allyship and a culture of belonging that empowers all team members. Come to learn, grow, and succeed while sharing your passion for making a difference.   

The Red Cross supports a variety of cultural and community resource groups for employees and volunteers. From the Ability Network, our Asian American & Pacific Islander Resource Group, the Latino Resource Group, and Red Cross PRIDE, to the Umoja African American Resource Group, our Veterans+ Resource Group, and the Women’s Resource Group, these networks provide connections, mentoring and help give voice to important concerns and opinions.  

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW: 

As a Lead Tech in Blood components manufacturing, you are responsible for manufacturing and 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 red blood cells.   

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.

WHERE YOUR CAREER IS A FORCE FOR GOOD 

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    

Assume operational supervisory responsibilities, as well as participating in the training of staff when needed. 

The aforementioned responsibilities of the position describe the general nature and level of work and are not an exhaustive list.    

Standard Schedule: This is a first shift position working 8am-4pm, Tuesday through Saturday, with weekends (Sunday, Monday) as needed.

Pay Information: $22 per hour

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED: 

High School or equivalent required.    

Minimum 4 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   

WHAT WILL GIVE YOU THE COMPETITIVE EDGE:   

Associate’s degree in an applied science, preferred (or equivalent combination of experience and education) 

Physical Requirements:    

Frequently lift and/or move objects 10-50lbs unassisted.  Frequently required to push carts weighing up to 100 pounds on flat flooring or ramps. Able to withstand temperatures in a typical blood banking environment including refrigerators and freezers. Position may require climbing of step ladders.   

BENEFITS FOR YOU: 

We take care of you, while you take care of others. As a mission-based organization, we believe our team needs great support to do great work. Our comprehensive benefits help you in balancing home and work. With our resources and perks, you have amazing possibilities at the American Red Cross to advance the learn. 

• Medical, Dental Vision plans 

• Health Spending Accounts & Flexible Spending Accounts 

• PTO + Holidays 

• 401K with 5% match 

• Paid Family Leave 

• Employee Assistance 

• Disability and Insurance: Short + Long Term 

• Service Awards and recognition ]]>