Blood & Tissue Manufacturing Associate

South Texas Blood & Tissue is an AABB‑accredited blood bank operating nine donor centers in South Texas, distributing blood, plasma, platelets, and other components to regional hospitals and emergency first responders. It also provides starting materials to therapeutic developers and clinical research services. Its apheresis center received FACT accreditation in 2022 for peripheral blood cellular therapy product collection. As an AATB‑accredited tissue bank, it offers tissue recovery from living and deceased donors.

Pay Rate: Hourly $19.50‑$22.50 / Annually $40,560.00‑$46,800.00

Job Title: Blood & Tissue Manufacturing Associate I

Shift: Tuesday – Saturday 8 am–4:30 pm or 4 pm–12:30 am

Responsible to inspect and perform all phases related to blood components production and labeling in accordance with all Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), organizational policies, and regulatory and cGMP/cGTP requirements. Will prepare specialized blood components and quarantine blood components. Will also provide in‑service training to staff regarding policies and SOPs. Responsible for activities related to the aseptic processing of human cells and tissue, maintenance of surgical instruments and equipment, and proper documentation of all activities.

• Process blood components to established quality standards.
• Follow Daily Production Plan to maintain adequate inventory of blood components.
• Accurately label blood components.
• Prepare specialized blood components as directed.
• Report on the final disposition of components.
• Verify Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) as assigned.
• Quarantine blood components which are non‑conform ant per SOP.
• Perform quality control, and maintenance on equipment and document appropriately.
• Assist senior technicians in maintaining adequate supply levels.
• Assist in staff training as required.
• Evaluate and document competency levels through direct observation and testing.
• Perform weekend on‑call duties on a rotating basis.
• Provide exceptional customer service internally and externally.
• Maintain good working relationship with co‑workers, senior technicians, other departments, and management.
• Report any irregularities, difficulties, and unusual results immediately.
• Assist in the developing of the cell and tissue processing procedures according to the AATB, FDA, and cGMP/cGTP standards.
• Utilize the aseptic techniques for processing of cells and tissue.
• Perform instruments and supplies sterilization procedures according to sterilization guidelines.
• Maintain processing instruments, supplies and equipment inventory, and ensure an adequate supply.
• Operate processing equipment and maintain maintenance and monitoring records such as: freezer, freeze‑dried and room temperature readings.
• Perform receiving, accessioning and distributing of testing samples to the laboratory as needed.
• Maintain accurate records of incoming and outgoing samples.
• Perform cell and tissue processing room disinfection procedures according to Clean Room and organizational guidelines.
• Perform processing, packaging and labeling of the cells and tissues according to procedures, AATB, cGMP and organizational standards.
• Maintain complete and accurate records of all steps in the cell or tissue product manufacturing process to assure product documentation and traceability.
• Perform all necessary quality control procedures and maintain complete records of results.
• Follow proper safety procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• May have interaction with and/or exposure to various groups, VIPs, and/or media.
• Run departmental errands as directed.

Requires sixty (60) hours or Associate Degree from an accredited technical/vocational institute, college or university.

Certified Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) preferred.

No prior specific work experience required.

Prefer two or more years of laboratory experience, sterile technique, instruments and equipment sterilization techniques.

Prefer one year of blood center experience.

Must have a working knowledge of component processing techniques. Must obtain a working knowledge of…