Lab Assistants/Component Technicians in the Bronx and Westchester Area

Job Title

Lab Assistants/Component Technicians in the Bronx and Westchester Area
Job ID

2024-6867
Job Locations

US-NY-Westbury
Category

Technician
Type

Regular Full-Time
Location : Location

US-NY-Westbury
Job Post Information* : Posted Date

3/24/2025
Job Post Information* : External Company Name

New York Blood Center Inc
Job Post Information* : External Company URL

www.nybloodcenter.org
Location : Postal Code

11590
Location : Address

1200 Prospect Avenue
Overview

About us: 

Founded in 1964, New York Blood Center Enterprises (NYBCe) has provided more than 60 years of lifesaving research, innovation, and impact. NYBCe is one of the largest nonprofit blood centers, spanning 17 states and serving 75 million people. NYBCe operates Blood Bank of Delmarva, Community Blood Center of Kansas City, Connecticut Blood Center, Memorial Blood Centers, Nebraska Community Blood Bank, New Jersey Blood Services, New York Blood Center, and Rhode Island Blood Center, delivering 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 biomedical 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. NYBCe is a vital community lifeline dedicated to helping patients and advancing global public health. To learn more, visit nybce.org.

What we offer:

• Competitive Pay: $22.3061/hour
  All salaries are pursuant to Local 1199 Collective Bargaining Agreement.
• Make a Difference: Be a crucial part of our mission to save lives and support our community.
• Growth Opportunities: Gain valuable experience in the healthcare industry and advance in a supportive environment.

Responsibilities

About the role:

If you're passionate about quality, precision, and making a tangible difference, we want to hear from you! In this role, you'll be responsible for expertly preparing blood components from multiple blood collection bags, labeling, record reviewing, and while following our precise Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)to ensure top-notch quality. Your attention to detail will help us maintain the highest standards of product integrity, all while adhering to NYBC's rigorous guidelines, regulatory standards, and current good manufacturing practices (cGMP). The component technician’s role is vital in ensuring the highest quality of products are delivered to our patients in need.

What you’ll do:

• Prepare and Process: Work with multiple collection bags to produce high-quality blood components, following all SOPs and regulatory guidelines.
• Document and Log: Accurately prepare and maintain documents and l electronic information related to receiving, processing, and labeling blood products.
• Maintain Equipment: Ensure that all equipment is well-maintained and that your work environment is safe and organized.
• Manage Storage: Oversee the storage of various blood products, ensuring proper conditions, in a temperature-controlled environment.
• Label blood products acceptable for transfusion by following SOPs and using our Blood Establishment Computer System (BECS) 
• Package and Ship: Handle the shipping and packaging of products for research and discard, ensuring accuracy and compliance.

Qualifications

What you'll need:

• High School Diploma/GED (some college science courses preferred).
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs.
• Computer skills preferred.

Salary : $22