Job Title: Lead Manufacturing Technician Area of Interest: National Testing Laboratory
Medical and Technical/Laboratory Staff
IRL Reference Laboratory
Job Description:
Are you looking to make a difference in the job you do?If so, we invite you to join us at the American Red Cross! We collect over 6.5 million units of blood annually and the need grows!
Job SummaryManufacture, store and distribute blood products/samples. Maintain manual and computer records associated with production or testing. Comply with safety policies and procedures in the work area and use applicable protective equipment at all times to prevent exposure to potentially infectious blood and body fluids. Comply with the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments(CLIA) where required.
Responsibilities1. Manufacture, store and distribute blood products/samples. Meet the quality and quantity production and distribution goals established by the department.2. Operate, maintain and perform quality control checks on equipment. Ensure adequate inventory of required supplies.3. Perform data entry and operate the computer programs associated with component production, labeling, storage, and shipping.4. Maintain accurate, legible and complete manufacturing department records.5. Ensure products are suitable for release for distribution and are managed appropriately.6. Perform the quarantine and disposition of unacceptable products/samples.7. Perform good inventory management practices throughout the manufacturing and shipping process.8. May perform supervisory functions for manufacturing processes from receipt of unprocessed blood through shipment of finished goods.
Shift will be Friday and Monday 2p-12a, Saturday and Sunday 1p-11p. (or Thurday-Monday) 8 hr shifts
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Qualifications: QualificationsAssociates degree plus two years experience in a regulatory, laboratory, or manufacturing environment, or equivalent combination of education and experience required; or demonstrated successful performance as a Manufacturing Technician II. College studies or technical training in science or medical technology or the equivalent is preferred. Requisition Number: BIO54473 Nationwide:Divisional:Regional:Chapter Code - Chapter Description:
If this is a Chapter Position then select the Chapter - Chapter DescriptionBusiness Unit: Biomedical
Country: United States
State/Province: Michigan
City: Detroit
Full Time / Part Time: Full Time
Shift: Variable
Work Schedule: Friday thru Monday
Percentage of Travel: 0% - None
Relocation Eligibility: No
The American Red Cross is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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.
