Lab Aide - Evening Shift at Blood Bank of Delmarva

Newark, Delaware, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

12 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

14 Mar, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

cGMP Compliant Policies, Blood Product Manufacturing, Bacterial Detection, Platelet Yields, Data Entry, Record Keeping, Centrifugation, Labeling, Equipment Quality Control, Inventory Management, Customer Service

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Responsibilities Lab Aide (Evening Shift) Blood Bank of Delmarva Christiana Donor Center/HQ - Newark, DE Become a member of our life saving organization! ***Full Benefits*** The Lab Aide is responsible for manufacturing blood products according to cGMP compliant policies and procedures implemented by Blood Bank of Delmarva, Inc. This position is considered “essential” during severe weather or emergency operation events. Schedule Requirement: Evening Shift: Monday-Thursday, 2:00pm-12:00am or 4:00pm-2:00am. Prepares blood components according to approved procedures and techniques such as: red blood cells, fresh frozen and recovered plasma, cryoprecipitate, leukocyte-reduced red cells. Performs bacterial detection and platelet yields. Weighs and enters data for each unit of blood received into the Component Laboratory to ensure accurate production records are maintained. Prepares whole blood units for centrifugation according to approved protocol. Enters component data into computer and verifies accurate interim labeling (as appropriate) by unit, to ensure physical inventories accurately reflect electronic records. Ensures proper destruction and documentation of final disposition for all non-usable products. May perform miscellaneous tasks including, but not limited to: equipment quality control cleaning and maintenance, monitoring of blood storage devices, labeling, packing of recovered products, receiving orders/requests from hospital customers. Exemplifies BBD’s Customer Service Mission & Core Values. Qualifications High school diploma or equivalent. 2+ years of experience working in a manufacturing environment. 2+ years of experience following strict Standard Operating Procedures or strict guidelines. 1+ year of experience utilizing recordkeeping skills. Basic knowledge of computer software packages such as Microsoft office and Outlook. Overview Founded in 1954, Blood Bank of Delmarva (BBD) has served the Delmarva Peninsula for 70 years, delivering nearly 90,000 lifesaving blood products annually to 40+ hospitals, EMS and healthcare partners. BBD is part of New York Blood Center Enterprises (NYBCe), which spans 17+ states and delivers one million blood products to 400+ U.S. hospitals annually. NYBCe additionally delivers cellular therapies, specialty pharmacy, and medical services to 200+ research, academic and biopharmaceutical organizations. NYBCe’s Lindsley F. Kimball Research Institute is a leader in hematology and transfusion medicine research, dedicated to the study, prevention, treatment and cure of bloodborne and blood-related diseases. BBD serves as a vital community lifeline dedicated to helping patients and advancing global public health. To learn more, visit delmarvablood.org. Connect with us on Facebook, X, Instagram, and LinkedIn.

Responsibilities

The Lab Aide is responsible for manufacturing various blood products, such as red blood cells and plasma, strictly following cGMP compliant policies and procedures. This role also involves performing quality checks like bacterial detection and maintaining accurate production and inventory records.