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By joining the American Red Cross  you will touch millions of lives every year and experience the greatness of the human spirit at its best.  Are you ready to be part of  the world's largest humanitarian network?

Join us—Where your Career is a Force for Good!

Job Description:

WHY CHOOSE US?
As one of the nation’s premier humanitarian organizations, the American Red Cross is dedicated to helping people in need throughout the United States and, in association with other Red Cross networks, throughout the world. When you join our team, you have a direct impact on a meaningful mission, and you can help save lives every day. If you share our passion for helping people, join us in this excellent career opportunity. Work where your career is a force for good.

We are committed to the diversity of our workforce and to delivering our programs and services in a culturally competent manner reflecting the communities we serve.  Our work environment is collaborative, respectful, and inclusive with a focus on building allyship and a culture of belonging that empowers all team members. Come to learn, grow, and succeed while sharing your passion for making a difference. 

The Red Cross supports a variety of cultural and community resource groups for employees and volunteers. From the Ability Network, our Asian American & Pacific Islander Resource Group, the Latino Resource Group, and Red Cross PRIDE, to the Umoja African American Resource Group, our Veterans+ Resource Group, and the Women’s Resource Group, these networks provide connections, mentoring and help give voice to important concerns and opinions.

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW:

As a Diagnostic manufacturing Assistant, you will perform the functions related to the manufacturing process of reagents, for our Diagnostic Manufacturing Division (DMD), and will perform support functions related to the manufacturing process. Operates and maintains manufacturing equipment, such as autoclave, and clean room equipment. You will perform basic parameter and chemical tests of internally utilized solutions/reagents to ensure viability, and may will provide support, development and/or leadership guidance to all volunteers.

Perform all duties and responsibilities in compliance with standard operating procedures and other applicable Federal, State and local regulations.

WHERE YOUR CAREER IS A FORCE GOOD

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in the manufacture of a variety of diagnostic reagents/solutions and
  medical devices to meet assigned standards and production deadlines.
• Typically performs activities directly related to production: verification of
  ingredients, aseptic filling, freeze-drying, labeling, and packaging.
• May perform parameter testing and chemical assays required during the
  manufacture of various products.
• Maintains manufacturing records and associated documentation to comply with
  regulatory requirements, Good Manufacturing Practices and Standard Operating
   

Standard Schedule:

Monday through Friday 8am to 4:30pm

Pay Information: $26-30 hour, DOE

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED:

• Education: High School or equivalent required, Associates in Science, Bachelors of science in biology or related science is a plus.
• Experience: Minimum 5 years related experience or equivalent combination of education and related experience required.
• Must have experience in a regulated environment; FDA experience is a plus
• Ability to work on a team and operate computer programs, including Outlook, and Microsoft Office

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to handle or feel; and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 15 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds.

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 American Red Cross to advance and learn.

•            Medical, Dental Vision plans

•            Health Spending Accounts & Flexible Spending Accounts

•            PTO + Holidays

•            401K with 5% match

•            Paid Family Leave

•            Employee Assistance

•            Disability and Insurance: Short + Long Term

•            Service Awards and recognition

Apply now!  Joining our team will provide you with the opportunity to make a difference every day.

The American Red Cross 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.

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