Overview
Join Our Lifesaving Mission
Every day donated blood saves lives and you can be part of that mission. As a Senior Blood Manufacturing Specialist youll play a hands-on role in transforming donations into safe high-quality blood products that hospitals and patients rely on. If you have a science background love precision and want your work to truly make a difference this is the place for you.
What Youll Do
As part of our production team youll ensure each blood component meets the highest standards of safety and quality. Youll :
Process platelet products into Pathogen-Reduced or LVDS (bacterial negative) components
Perform quality control (QC) testing on blood products including :
Running counts on a hematology analyzer
Performing WBC counts on an automated analyzer
Measuring pH levels on platelets
Complete Lot Release and labeling for distribution to hospitals
Prepare and send donor samples to testing laboratories
Collaborate with a mission-driven team dedicated to accuracy efficiency and patient safety
Your Schedule
1st Shift (Day Shift) : 7 : 00 AM 5 : 30 PM
4 days per week 10-hour shifts
Rotating every third weekend (days vary)
Training Youll Receive
Youll be set up for success with a structured hands-on training program :
Training modules completed over approximately 6 months
Each module builds your skills and confidence in a supportive team-based environment
What Were Looking For
Bachelors degree in a science-related field (e.g. Biology Chemistry Medical Technology) or equivalent lab / manufacturing experience
Detail-oriented mindset and commitment to quality standards
Comfortable working with laboratory instruments and following SOPs
Team player with strong communication and organization skills
Why Youll Love Working Here
Be part of a mission-driven organization that directly impacts patient care
Learn specialized skills in biological manufacturing and laboratory testing
Thrive in a collaborative growth-oriented environment
Competitive benefits and work-life balance with 4-day workweeks
Position Summary
Under the direction of the department leadership executes quality control testing strategies on Versitis blood supply to ensure regulatory requirements are met and manufactures platelet products according to operational standards. Enhances existing procedures and services with quality that exceeds customer expectations. Demonstrates the ability to take initiative drive productivity and build a collaborative environment.
Total Rewards Package
Benefits
Versiti provides a comprehensive benefits package based on your job classification. Full-time regular employes are eligible for Medical Dental and Vision Plans Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holidays Short- and Long-term disability life insurance 7% match dollar for dollar 401(k) voluntary programs discount programs others.
Responsibilities
Qualifications
Education
Experience
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
Tools and Technology
#LT123
Required Experience :
Senior IC
Key Skills
Quality Assurance,FDA Regulations,Data Collection,Food Safety Experience,ISO 9001,Mobile Devices,Root cause Analysis,Quality Systems,OSHA,Food Processing,Quality Management,cGMP
Employment Type : Full-Time
Experience : years
Vacancy : 1
Processing Specialist • Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA