Blood Storage & Distribution Technician

About the American Red Cross

By joining the American Red Cross, you become a vital part of the world's largest humanitarian network. It is an experience where you touch millions of lives every year and witness the greatness of the human spirit. Our team is composed of welcoming, exceptional, and diverse individuals who are uncompromising in their unity. We are a movement that matters, where success is measured by the people helped, communities made whole, and individuals equipped to change lives for the better.

When you choose to be a force for good, you align your life's work with a mission bigger than yourself. You will grow your career with mentors who empower your growth along a purposeful path. We care for our team members as much as they care for others, respecting who you are away from work as much as what you do while at work.

About the Role

As a Blood Storage & Distribution Technician, you will be the guardian of life-saving blood products and samples. Your role involves receiving, processing, packing, and shipping these critical items for hospital orders. You will triage orders based on urgency, carefully selecting and packing products with the correct temperature-regulating equipment to ensure safe transport.

This position requires close communication with hospital clients, volunteers, and vendors, as well as maintaining precise product records to preserve traceability. You will ensure products are suitable for release while meeting production goals, managing inventory throughout the manufacturing and shipping process, and making data-driven decisions based on visual inspections. You may also be assigned to make hospital deliveries. As a team member, you are expected to show up for every shift, give 100% effort, and interact with a positive, proactive, and customer-focused manner.

Hiring Process

The training for this role is intensive and required for the first four weeks. Training takes place Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, and full attendance is mandatory. Successful completion of this training is essential to begin your career as a technician.

Equal Opportunity & Culture

The American Red Cross is an Equal Opportunity 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. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable state and local laws, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, San Diego Fair Chance Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act.

We are proud to be an Employers of National Service (EONS) partner, connecting national service alumni with opportunities in the workforce. Joining our team provides the opportunity to make your career a force for good.