Biologics Assistant (Distribution) - $19.50

About the role

Performs tasks related to the distribution duties for the management of whole blood and blood components, in compliance with OneBlood standard operating procedures. May also perform duties related to other Biologics functions including manufacturing and transportation of blood, blood products, and specimens.

Schedule

The schedule for this position is overnight, 11:00 PM – 7:30 AM, Friday through Tuesday. Schedule flexibility is required.

Training Schedule: Candidate must be available to attend training Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, for a period of 2–3 weeks. Based on hours worked, positions may include a shift and weekend differential of $1.50 – $4.50 per hour.

Responsibilities

• Ensures suitability and accurate labeling of products for release and distribution.
• Performs data entry associated with component production, labeling, storage, and shipping, ensuring accurate and complete manufacturing records.
• Manufactures, stores, and distributes blood and blood products.
• Operates, maintains, and performs quality control checks on equipment.
• Performs the quarantine and disposition of unacceptable products and/or samples and conducts quality control on blood products.
• Ensures adequate inventory of required supplies.
• Provides customer service to internal and external customers and vendors.
• May operate a OneBlood courier vehicle when applicable.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Proficient computer skills.
• Prior customer service, laboratory, blood bank manufacturing, or logistics experience preferred.
• Current and valid driver’s license in good standing may be required.

Skills

• Ability to organize work for timely completion.
• Ability to multi-task while maintaining the safety of blood components.
• Ability to follow complex oral and written instructions.
• Ability to speak, write, read, and understand English.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships with customers and colleagues.
• Basic computer skills, including knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
• Skill in operating office equipment and technology.
• Ability to report to work during a disaster, public health emergency, or other catastrophic event.

Physical Requirements

Tasks involve moderately physically demanding work for extended periods, including standing, lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling objects and materials up to 50 pounds. Tasks requiring moving heavier objects require assistance from another person and/or proper techniques and equipment. May involve climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling.

Environmental Conditions

Functions are regularly performed inside and/or outside with potential exposure to adverse conditions, such as inclement weather, atmospheric elements, and pathogenic substances. Performance of this job may expose the employee to blood-borne pathogens and freezers at below-freezing temperatures (-30°F/-35°C). The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.