Blood Component Manufacturing Technician

As a Blood Component Manufacturing Technician, you will manufacture blood products and samples. You will process blood products after the units have been received from donors, including scanning the units, processing them into transfusable components (red cells, platelets, and plasma), and leukoreducing. As a Red Cross Team member, you will support your teammates by consistently showing up for every shift, maintaining a positive and customer‑focused demeanor, and 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 requirements. 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 and holidays to meet the needs of our hospitals. Pay Information: $21.25 per hour, plus an additional $2 per hour for weekend hours worked. Shift: Tuesday‑Saturday, 0700‑1530. This position will train full‑time for approximately 4 weeks (Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm, with some weeks starting as early as 6am). Minimum Qualifications High School or equivalent required. (Science degree is a plus) Minimum 2 years of related experience in a regulatory, laboratory, or manufacturing environment or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred. Advanced computer skills and the ability to learn and adapt to new programs. The ability to use a wide variety of laboratory equipment. Strict 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 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 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 comprising 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. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr American Red Cross