COMPONENTS TECHNICIAN I

Responsibilities

Prepares blood products that meet the safety, purity and potency requirements of FDA and AABB.

Essential Functions

• Prepares and labels products according to Standard Operating Procedures, including but not limited to red blood cell products, platelets, and plasma (including Cryoprecipitates AHF) products.

• Performs visual inspection of blood products at each step of processing.

• Maintains accurate and complete records.

• Performs required equipment maintenance, trouble shooting and quality control on assigned instrumentation.

• Identifies and reports problems that may adversely affect products, and performs corrections, if applicable,

• Quarantines products or supplies when required.

• Unpacks, receives, and inspects shipments containing blood products and/or donor samples.

• Prepares shipments of donor samples, source plasma, and recovered plasma as required.

• Responds to environmental and storage alarms. Performs corrective action when necessary.

• Performs data entry into BECS and usage of applicable software.

• Generate various reports as needed.

Qualifications

Education & Experience:

Education:

• High school education or equivalent.

Experience:

• None required

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Knowledge:

• Knowledge ofAABB, FDA, OSHA, and regulations

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Suites

• Working knowledge of BECS

• Working Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP)

Skills & Abilities:

• Attention to detail and organizational skills.

• Cultural competency and the ability to communicate effectively in a culturally sensitive manner with both individuals and groups from diverse backgrounds.

• Demonstrate reliability and strong work ethic.

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

• Ability to communicate clearly both in writing and verbally, to others in one-on-one or small group settings.

• Ability to interact with individuals and customers in a helpful, courteous, and friendly manner while demonstrating sensitivity to and respect for diverse populations.

• Ability to work in a strong team environment.

• Ability to plan and organize job tasks or resources in an efficient manner.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with demonstrated ability to juggle multiple competing tasks and demands.

• Adherence to attendance policy

• Ability to identify and report problems.

Overview

Make a difference, save a life! Paid on-the-job training. Great career ladder opportunities.

At Community Blood Center of Greater Kansas City, we have a passionate enthusiasm for service excellence. We believe diversity drives innovation, and we strive to cultivate a workforce as dynamic and diverse as the communities we serve. CBC seeks creative visionaries who thrive in a culture that fosters growth and advancement. We invite you to build and evolve with a global institution committed to excellence in blood banking, transfusion medicine and cellular therapies, and innovative research. Explore our career opportunities, and learn more about how your skills and expertise can save lives and strengthen communities locally, nationally, and around the world.

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Job Locations US-MO-Kansas City

Job Post Information : Posted Date* (10/6/2026 9:15 AM)

ID 2026-8901

# of Openings 1

Category Technician

Work Location Type Physical

New York Blood Center Enterprises is an equal employment/affirmative action employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital/or parental status, age, national origin, citizenship, disability, veterans status, or any other classification protected by applicable Federal, State, or Municipal Law.