Blood Component Manufacturing Technician Great Falls MT

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As a Blood Component Manufacturing Technician you will be manufacturing blood products and samples. You will process 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 youre 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

Schedule: 7am to 3:30pm Friday through Tuesday (Wednesday and Thursday off)

Pay Information: 18.50/hour plus an additional 2.00/hour for weekend hours worked
Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities
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

WHAT WILL GIVE YOU THE COMPETITIVE EDGE:

Previous laboratory experience

Physical 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.