Component Production Lab Technician - Entry Level

Position Title : Component Production Lab Technician - Entry Level

FLSA : Full-time (40 hours / week), Non-exempt (hourly) plus benefits

Salary : $18.25 per hour

Schedule : To be determined, Evening Shift

Location : SDBB Main HQ - 3636 Gateway Center Ave, Suite 100, San Diego, CA 92102

Are you passionate about making a real difference in your community? Are you looking for a job where you can contribute to a meaningful cause and grow professionally? If so, San Diego Blood Bank invites you to join our dynamic & diverse team dedicated to the mission of saving & improving lives through blood and biotherapies.

WHY CHOOSE SDBB?

At San Diego Blood Bank, we provide Southern California regional hospitals with a wide range of blood banking services. These include blood collection, component preparation, plateletpheresis, plasmapheresis, leukapheresis, washed blood, frozen blood, autologous storage, designated donation services, and a reference laboratory. San Diego Blood Bank's Cord Blood Banking Program provides lifesaving stem cell transplants to patients worldwide.

Founded in 1950, San Diego Blood Bank has been an important institution in the San Diego community for decades. Today, SDBB is continuing to grow to meet the changing needs of our healthcare community.

San Diego Blood Bank is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization also operating as Southern California Blood Bank. We serve hospitals in San Diego, Los Angeles and Orange Counties. We are the primary blood provider to Rady Children's Hospital-San Diego and the safety net for hospitals in our region. Every year, more than 150,000 units of blood provided by San Diego Blood Bank are transfused into patients of all ages, socio-economic and ethnic backgrounds throughout Southern California. These patients are struggling with life-threatening medical conditions including cancer and other blood disorders, severe burns, organ transplants, emergency surgery, trauma, childbirth complications and more.

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW (Job Summary)

Under the direction of the department leadership, the Laboratory Technician is responsible for manufacturing blood products according to cGMP compliant policies and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) implemented by the San Diego Blood Bank (SDBB). The Component Production Lab (CPL) is a highly regulated laboratory where employees must successfully complete / pass an initial training program and complete competency assessments in intervals defined by SDBB policies.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE (Key Responsibilities)

• Performs all assigned duties in compliance with internal SOPs and external regulations and maintains competency and proficiency in areas in which they are trained.
• Actively discusses with management any ideas which may promote the development and wellbeing of the organization.
• Prepares blood components and in-vitro products according to approved procedures and techniques such as : Red Blood Cells (RBC), Fresh Frozen and Recovered Plasma, Cryoprecipitate.
• Directly communicates with hospital and internal customers to fulfill specialty products such as : RBC / Platelet-Washed, Neonatal orders, Irradiation.
• Assures appropriate storage of all blood products throughout the manufacturing process.
• Operates and maintains critical laboratory equipment.
• Reports and assists in investigating deviation reports via the Quality Management System.
• Participates in departmental / organizational meetings and educational programs.
• Records and maintains accurate manual and electronic records of blood components during critical manufacturing steps.
• Monitors and maintains supply inventory levels.
• Maintains a clean, safe, and organized laboratory environment.
• Understands and adheres to the policies and standards as developed as part of the San Diego Blood Bank Compliance Program.
• Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED (Minimum Qualifications)

Centrifuges.

WHAT WILL GIVE YOU THE COMPETITIVE EDGE (Preferred Qualifications)

BENEFITS FOR YOU

We take care of you, while you take care of others. As a mission-based organization, we believe our team needs great support to do great work. Our comprehensive benefits help you in balancing home and work. With our resources and perks, you have amazing possibilities at the San Diego Blood Bank including :

Apply now! Join our team to make a difference every day.

The San Diego Blood Bank 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.

Pay Range : $18.25 per hour