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Blood Component Manufacturing Technician
| Company | American Red Cross |
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| Location | St. Louis, MO, USA |
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| Salary | $19.25 – $20 |
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| Type | Full-Time |
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| Degrees | |
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| Experience Level | Junior, Mid Level |
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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.
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.
Preferred Qualifications
- Minimum 2 years of related experience in a regulatory, laboratory, or manufacturing environment or equivalent combination of education and related experience preferred.
