Join Our Lifesaving Mission

Every day, donated blood saves lives — and you can be part of that mission. As a Senior Blood Manufacturing Specialist, you’ll play a hands-on role in transforming donations into safe, high-quality blood products that hospitals and patients rely on. If you have a science background, love precision, and want your work to truly make a difference, this is the place for you.

What You’ll Do

As part of our production team, you’ll ensure each blood component meets the highest standards of safety and quality. You’ll:

• Process platelet products into Pathogen-Reduced or LVDS (bacterial negative) components

• Perform quality control (QC) testing on blood products, including:

  • Running counts on a hematology analyzer

  • Performing WBC counts on an automated analyzer

  • Measuring pH levels on platelets

• Complete Lot Release and labeling for distribution to hospitals

• Prepare and send donor samples to testing laboratories

• Collaborate with a mission-driven team dedicated to accuracy, efficiency, and patient safety

Your Schedule

• 1st Shift (Day Shift): 7:00 AM – 5:30 PM

• 4 days per week, 10-hour shifts

• Rotating every third weekend (days vary)

Training You’ll Receive

You’ll be set up for success with a structured, hands-on training program:

• Training modules completed over approximately 6 months

• Each module builds your skills and confidence in a supportive, team-based environment

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in a science-related field (e.g., Biology, Chemistry, Medical Technology) or equivalent lab/manufacturing experience

• Detail-oriented mindset and commitment to quality standards

• Comfortable working with laboratory instruments and following SOPs

• Team player with strong communication and organization skills

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• Be part of a mission-driven organization that directly impacts patient care

• Learn specialized skills in biological manufacturing and laboratory testing

• Thrive in a collaborative, growth-oriented environment

• Competitive benefits and work-life balance with 4-day workweeks

Under the direction of the department leadership, executes quality control testing strategies on Versiti's blood supply to ensure regulatory requirements are met and manufactures platelet products according to operational standards. Enhances existing procedures and services with quality that exceeds customer expectations. Demonstrates the ability to take initiative, drive productivity, and build a collaborative environment.

Benefits
Versiti provides a comprehensive benefits package based on your job classification. Full-time regular employes are eligible for Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans, Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holidays, Short- and Long-term disability, life insurance, 7% match dollar for dollar 401(k), voluntary programs, discount programs, others.

• Understands and performs laboratory activities to all applicable regulatory and compliance requirements
• Performs and evaluates quality control testing on blood products using hematology analyzers, pH meters, and WBC counting technologies
• Performs blood product manufacturing on RBCs and PLTs
• Maintains equipment by performing daily quality control and preventative maintenance
• Performs testing on proficiency testing for CAP surveys
• Labels blood products according to regulatory requirements
• Accessions and packs blood donor sample tubes for infectious disease testing where applicable
• Performs reconciliations, lot release and client sample release of infectious disease testing
• Performs pathogen reduction production process on blood products, as applicable
• Performs donor antigen testing and antibody titrations, as applicable
• Conducts validation procedures to qualify new production processes
• Assists in annual revisions of procedures
• Supports trainers by coordinating and maintaining staff training and competencies
• Maintains competencies in required tasks in Core Production and/or Hospital Services
• Maintains equipment reagent inventory levels for daily laboratory operations
• Delegates, monitors and motivates team members
• Works in partnership with Leads and Supervisor to improve communication between management and employees
• Works weekend, holiday rotations and on-call, as needed
• Other duties, as assigned
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Complies with all policies and standards

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in biology or related science preferred
• Associate's Degree in a chemical, physical or biological science or medical laboratory technology or other experience may be accepted by management required

Experience

• 1-3 years 1+ year of related work experience in a health care setting preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to read and interpret Standard Operating Procedures, maintenance instructions, and other department manuals required
• Above average attention to detail and problem-solving skills required
• Demonstrates sensitivity and seeks to understand customers’ perspective required
• Ability to adjust work activities based on volume, priorities, and interruptions required
• Flexibility to work independently and across the department required
• Accountable to key performance indicators and department goals required

Tools and Technology

• General office equipment (computer, printer, fax, copy machine) required
• Computer (desk top, lap top, tablet) required
• Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) required
• Software systems (Blood Establishment Computer Systems, Title 21) required
• Lab specific equipment, including, but not limited to: • Pipettes, Centrifuges, scales, tube sealers, welders • Freezers, refrigerators • Sysmex, ADAM, ABx, BacT/Alert, BDFACS Calibur required

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