3rd Shift Blood Component and Manufacturing Technician
American Red Cross
- Location:
- Nashville, TN, USA
- Category:
- General Staff
Posted Jun 23, 2026Apply by Jul 8, 2026 (11d left)
The role involves manufacturing blood products and samples by processing blood units received from donors into transfusable components. The technician will perform complex manufacturing tasks, maintain accurate documentation, and communicate effectively with internal customers and vendors.
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.
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.
Skills
- Blood Component Manufacturing
- Laboratory Equipment Operation
- Regulatory Compliance
- Documentation Accuracy
- Data Entry
- Computer Skills
- Quality Control
- Sample Processing
- Decision Making
- Team Collaboration
Languages
English