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American Red Cross

Blood Component Manufacturing Technician

johnstown, PA

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Join The American Red CrossBy joining the American Red Cross you will touch millions of lives every year and experience the greatness of the human spirit at its best. Are you ready to be part of the world's largest humanitarian network?Where Your Career is a Force for Good!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.Where Your Career is a Force for Good:Key Responsibilities:Meet the quality and quantity production goals, while prioritizing workload expectations and maintaining accurate documentationPerform 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 hospitalsStandard Schedule: 1st shift, must have ability to work Mon-Fri or Tues-Sat schedule. Rotating weekends and holidays required.Pay Information: $18/hr, plus applicable shift differential for working late nights, overnights, and on the weekends.Note that American Red Cross salaries are aligned to the specific geographic location in which the work is primarily performed. Other factors that may be used to determine your actual salary may include your specific skills, how many years of experience you have and comparison to other employees already in this role.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 supervisionPhysical 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 plansHealth Spending Accounts & Flexible Spending AccountsPTO: Starting at 15 days a year; based on type of job and tenureHolidays: 11 paid holidays comprised of six core holidays and five floating holidays401K with up to 6% matchPaid Family LeaveEmployee AssistanceDisability and Insurance: Short + Long TermService Awards and recognitionThe 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. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, San Diego Fair Chance Ordinance, the California Fair Chance Act and any other applicable state and local laws.

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johnstown, PA, 15901, US

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