Founded in 1979, Rhode Island Blood Center (RIBC) has served Rhode Island and the New England area for more than 45 years, delivering more than 90,000 lifesaving blood products annually to 50+ hospitals, EMS and healthcare partners. RIBC is part of New York Blood Center Enterprises (NYBCe), which spans 17+ states and delivers 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 biopharmaceutical 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. RIBC serves as a vital community lifeline dedicated to helping patients and advancing global public health. To learn more, visit ribc.org. Connect with us on Facebook, X, Instagram, and LinkedIn.

This position supports the activities of the RIBC Research Products Program in the Hospital Services (HS) department and reports to HS Manager, Regulatory and Research or designee. This position is responsible for supporting and executing HS procedures with regard to processing products for research customers.

Essential Functions:

• Remnant donor sample tube management: sort, prepare aliquot specimens, label, document data, freeze samples, and pack.
  • Pack and prepare research customer orders.
  • Recovered plasma processing, packing, and shipment.
  • Work and assist on special projects as needed.
  • Document and report any unusual incidents to supervisory staff.

Non Essential Functions:

Maintain professional ethics concerning confidentiality of donor information.
• Maintain knowledge of current Research customer orders, and products.
• Employ precautionary measures when handling and disposing of blood specimens.
• Responsible for short and long term Hospital Services Research Customer projects as assigned including maintaining required spreadsheets.
• Refer and adhere to applicable Standard Operating Procedures and policies.
• Maintain a neat and clean work area.
• Rotate shifts, weekends and holidays (in emergency), as scheduled.
• Responsible for complying with applicable regulations as required in a cGMP environment
• Complete assignments independently and work with limited supervision
• Perform other duties as applicable.

Educational Requirements:

High School Diploma or equivalent required.

Experience/Qualifications:

The individual must have the ability to accurately perform detailed procedures and have strong organizational skills. This position involves potential exposure to blood and blood products, which may involve the risk of transmission of infectious agents. The use of appropriate protective measures is required.

Computer Skills: Experience with Windows Office Suite, spreadsheets, and data entry.

Schedule:

Thursday: 7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m., Friday: 7:00 a.m.–1:30 p.m., and Saturday: 7:00 a.m.–1:30 p.m.

The proposed hourly rate for this position is $17.82/hr