Manufacturing Lab Technicians - Philly, PA

Company: The American National Red Cross
Location: Philadelphia
Posted on: April 10, 2021

Job Description:

Manufacturing Lab Technicians - Philly, PA Philadelphia, PA Please use Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox when accessing Candidate Home. By 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? Job Description: Are you seeking a full-time opportunity that makes a difference? Are you passionate about meeting new people? Do you want to have an impact in your community, across the country, and around the world? If your answer is "yes", then we invite you to become a Blood Processing Technician for the American Red Cross! Manufacturing Lab Technicians perform manufacturing processes in a highly regulated environment-from receipt of unprocessed blood, through maintaining accurate records of finished goods in preparation to distribute to area hospitals. Successful Manufacturing Lab Technicians will have a strong attention to detail, a customer-service focus and the ability to treat both internal and external customers with compassion at all times. TWO SCHEDULES ARE AVAILABLE:

• SUNDAY-THURSDAY (11:00pm-7:30am)
• TUESDAY - SATURDAY (11:00pm-7:30am Manufacturing Lab Technician - Responsibilities -- Manufacture, store and distribute blood products/samples according to applicable FDA, AABB, CLIA, NRC and Red Cross policies and procedures. Meet the quality and quantity production and distribution goals established by the department. Prioritize workload to meet production and customer requirements. -- Operate, maintain and perform quality control checks on equipment. Ensure adequate inventory of required supplies. -- Perform data entry and operate the computer programs associated with component production, labeling, storage, and shipping. -- Maintain accurate, legible and complete manufacturing department records. -- Ensure products/samples are suitable for release for distribution and are managed appropriately. -- Identify and quarantine products/samples that don't meet quality requirements. Perform disposition of unacceptable products/samples. -- Analyze and make decisions based on visual inspection and information provided from other departments to meet time requirements and quality standards. -- Perform good inventory management practices throughout the manufacturing and shipping process. -- Maintain accurate electronic and physical inventory locations for products/samples. -- Participate in training of staff. -- Perform review of manufacturing records. -- Remain flexible to work a variable schedule that includes weekends & holidays to meet the needs of our hospitals. -- Drive for results and to serve others with a high level of respect for customer service. -- Take care of your team members - show up for every shift and give 100% while you're there. -- Contribute to a friendly and fun environment. -- Interact in a positive, proactive, and customer-focused manner with both internal and external customers, demonstrating care and compassion at all times. The aforementioned responsibilities of the Blood Processing Technician describe the general nature and level of work and are not an exhaustive list. Qualifications -- High School diploma, plus two years' experience in a regulatory, laboratory, or manufacturing environment, or equivalent combination of education and experience required. -- All technician jobs require good computer skills, attention to detail, accurate documentation and good decision making skills. -- College studies or technical training in science or medical technology or the equivalent is preferred. -- Physical requirements may include standing, stretching, stooping and bending for extended time periods. The ability to lift, pull, push and move objects of up to 50 pounds. You may work in walk-in refrigerator/freezers for periods of time. Apply now! Joining our team will provide you with the opportunity to make a difference every day. 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.
  
  The American Red Cross is a diverse nonprofit organization offering its employee's professional development and growth opportunities, a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and a collaborative team spirit environment. To be considered for this position, please visit www.redcross.org/jobs to apply. ** This is a sourcing requisition that is used to identify potential candidates for several similar positions currently vacant. If you are contacted by a member of the Talent Acquisition Team, you may be directed to apply to a specific, active job opportunity. The candidate profile you build for this requisition can be used to apply for other American Red Cross opportunities Apply now! Joining our team will provide you with the opportunity to make a difference every day. 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.
  
  --- The American Red Cross is a diverse nonprofit organization offering its employee's professional development and growth opportunities, a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and a collaborative team spirit environment. To be considered for this position, please visit www.redcross.org/jobs to apply. The American Red Cross is dedicated to helping people in need throughout the United States and, in association with other Red Cross networks, throughout the world. We depend on the many generous contributions of time, blood, and money from the American public to support our lifesaving services and programs. Whether you're a recent graduate or an experienced professional, if you share our passion for helping people, we invite you to join us - where your career is a force for good. The American Red Cross is committed to excellence in service through diversity and inclusion. You will enjoy a collaborative work culture committed to the diversity of our people, programs, and services. We celebrate the distinct differences that make us unique, and we foster work environments that recognize the diverse needs of our people. We need people who want to contribute their individual talents to help their neighbors locally, across the country, and around the world. As a leading humanitarian organization in the nation, the American Red Cross embeds principles of diversity and inclusion in all we do to fulfill our mission in a manner that is culturally competent and that deeply values and respects all humankind.

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