Components Production Technician - Gainesville

Would you like to help save lives while making a difference in your community? LifeSouth Community Blood Centers is currently seeking Components Production Technicians in Gainesville, FL. Our Benefits - Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) plan - Medical, dental, and vision insurances available to full-time employees the first of the month after 60 days - Medical premium discount based on rate of pay - Supplemental insurances including life, cancer, accident, and disability - Access to mental wellness resources and counseling through telehealth - Free basic life insurance for full-time employees - Holiday premium paid on certain holidays - Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer match each pay period - Employer funded retirement plan for vested employees and 403b offered - Access to wages prior to pay day What You Will Be Responsible For A Components Production Technician is responsible for the safe handling and processing of blood and blood components with consistency and precision. The selected candidate will be working in a highly regulated environment to prepare components intended for transfusion. Responsibilities Include (but are not limited to) - Prepare blood and blood products - Perform the lab audit process which includes the quarantine, release and disposal of blood products based on disease testing results - Filter blood using dockable filters to provide leuko-reduced products - Perform general maintenance and cleaning of instruments and department - Data processing and input - Label all available apheresis products and quarantine/discard products, as necessary Requirements To Be Considered - High school diploma or GED - Valid driver's license. Must also meet and maintain LifeSouth driver's eligibility requirements.The employee must have a valid driver's license to drive their vehicle or a company vehicle to various worksite locations as required by the employer. - Must be able to work evenings, rotating weekends and holidays - Ability to work consistently in a high-volume, fast-paced environment - Must have good manual dexterity and the ability to operate equipment - Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing - Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form - Ability to do basic math including addition, subtraction, proportions, percentages, scientific notation, etc. - Ability to perform work that requires frequent standing, walking, lifting, grasping and repetitive motion. Lifting very heavy objects. Occasional stooping, squatting, pushing, pulling, climbing, overhead lifting - Experience in a laboratory setting preferred Who We Are LifeSouth is a non-profit community blood bank serving more than 150 hospitals in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, and Tennessee. We are committed to meeting the blood supply needs of hospitals and their patients by providing the highest quality blood components and services. With more than 45 donor centers, 55 bloodmobiles and 2,000 blood drives a month, our LifeSouth team is dedicated to making sure the blood is there when you or your family is in need. Our Mission To provide a safe blood supply that meets or exceed the needs in each community we serve and to provide a variety of services in support of ongoing and emerging blood and transfusion related activities. This is a full-time position. Starting salary range is $15.00 - $16.50 per hour. Criminal background check and drug screen required upon conditional offer of hire. Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer/Drug-Free/Tobacco Free Workplace. The position description may not include all the duties and responsibilities of the job. Duties and responsibilities that are not listed, but which the employee may be expected to perform, will fall within the scope of the skills, knowledge and training for the position. LifeSou h is a Drug-Free and Tobacco-Free Workplace. LifeSouth is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor as well as an affirmative action employer and provides equal opportunity to all persons, regardless of race, religion, age, gender, disability, status as a protected veteran, national origin, color, or any other classification in accordance with federal, state, and local statutes, regulations, and ordinances. Veterans are encouraged to self-identify as LifeSouth desires to provide protected veterans priority referrals for open positions. LifeSouth complies with all laws and regulations associated with the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and the Americans with Disability Act (ADA). LifeSouth is an E-Verify employer. If you require any assistance to complete the application process or during the interview due to a disability, please contact the LifeSouth region where you are applying or call 1-888-795-2707 to request an accommodation. Applications may be completed at a LifeSouth facility or mailed to corporate headquarters in lieu of the on-line application process. LifeSouth Community Blood Centers provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, LifeSouth Community Blood Centers complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. LifeSouth Community Blood Centers employs only U.S. citizens and aliens who are authorized to work in the U.S. in compliance with the Immigration and Nationality Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324B. which requires that all employees present original documentation that establish identity and employment authorization within 3 business days of the date employment begins (also referred to as the hire date). DFWP