Blood Production Specialist (Part-time) -(Wed-Sun 6:30PM-10PM) - Milwaukee, WI
About the role
Versiti is a fusion of donors, scientific curiosity, and precision medicine that recognizes the gifts of blood and life as precious. The organization houses the world‑renowned Blood Research Institute, enables life‑saving gifts from donors, and provides the science behind medicine through diagnostic laboratories. Versiti brings together expertise in transfusion medicine, transplantation, stem cells and cellular therapies, oncology and genomics, diagnostic lab services, and medical and scientific research to improve patient outcomes, enhance service quality, and reduce care costs for hospitals, blood centers, and other health‑care partners.
Under the direction of department leadership, the employee prepares quality biological blood components within prescribed time frames, following regulatory and operational standards as specified in Standard Operating Procedures and departmental procedures.
Schedule
Wednesday – Sunday, 6:30 PM – 10:00 PM (Part‑Time, Non‑Exempt). Training will occur on the 1st shift for the initial 1‑3 months. The role includes weekend, holiday rotations and on‑call duties as needed.
Pay
Target salary: $18.40 per hour (based on internal averages and local market alignment). Shift differentials apply:
- Evenings (after 6:00 PM): +$1.50 per hour
- Weekends: +$2.00 per hour
Benefits
Versiti provides a comprehensive benefits package for full‑time regular employees, including:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision plans
- Paid Time Off (PTO) and holidays
- Short‑ and long‑term disability
- Life insurance
- 401(k) with a 7 % dollar‑for‑dollar match
- Voluntary programs, discount programs, and other offerings
Responsibilities
- Manufacture Red Blood Cells (RBCs), Fresh Frozen Plasma, and Recovered Plasma
- Manufacture Neonatal RBCs
- Sterile dock Pedipaks to Platelet Apheresis and Neonatal RBCs
- Perform leukoreduction of whole blood and RBCs
- Manufacture Cryoprecipitate, pooled Cryoprecipitate, and Cryo‑Reduced Plasma
- Label products to meet regulatory and inventory requirements
- Manufacture additional specialty products as needed by the customer base
- Follow procedures for proper storage of RBCs, platelet products, and frozen products
- Perform and document equipment function checks and quality control as required
- Maintain productivity levels that allow the department to achieve production goals
- Work weekend, holiday rotations and on‑call as needed
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Education: High School Diploma or equivalent required.
Experience: Less than 1 year (1‑6 months) related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Skills
- Ability to read, interpret, and write documents such as operating forms, maintenance instructions, and department manuals
- Above‑average attention to detail and problem‑solving skills
- Judgment in following written or oral instructions
- Aptitude for computers and data entry
- Capability to manage interruptions in a fast‑paced environment
- Customer service and communication skills
- Organizational ability to provide productive workflow in component manufacturing
- Flexibility to work independently and as part of a team
- Strong prioritization and multitasking abilities
- Availability for a flexible schedule based on blood collection volume and timing
- Ability to work independently with limited instruction
- Understanding of military time
Tools and Technology
- General office equipment (computer, printer, fax, copy machine)
- Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
- Blood Establishment Computer Systems, Title 21 software
- Lab‑specific equipment: sealers, centrifuge, water bath, scales